Walgreens Infusion Services recalls Tigecycl: Lack of sterility in normal saline solutions poses a risk of infection. Affected products include all strengths within expiry dates.
Lack of sterility assurance.
Walgreens Infusion Services has recalled Tigecycline in normal saline due to a lack of sterility assurance. This could lead to infections if the medication is used improperly.
The lack of sterility assurance means the medication may not be clean enough to prevent infections. If the solution is contaminated, it could cause serious infections when injected.
Patients receiving Tigecycline injections from Walgreens Infusion Services are affected. Those with medical conditions requiring this antibiotic are at higher risk.
Check for Tigecycline in normal saline solutions purchased from Walgreens Infusion Services. All products within their expiry dates are included in this recall.
Review the product label for Tigecycline in normal saline and confirm it was purchased from Walgreens Infusion Services.
No, this recall specifically affects Tigecycline in normal saline solutions purchased from Walgreens Infusion Services.
Look for Tigecycline in normal saline solutions with the Walgreens Infusion Services brand and check the expiry date.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Walgreens Infusion Services directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Walgreens Infusion Services to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0360-2015 — Walgreens Infusion Services Walgreens Infusion Services Hello, I own a Walgreens Infusion Services that is covered by recall D-0360-2015 from Walgreens Infusion Services. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
