Walgreens recalls vancomycin in normal saline bags due to lack of sterility assurance. All products within expiry date are affected. Consumers should contact Walgreens for details.
Lack of sterility assurance.
Walgreens is recalling vancomycin medications in normal saline bags because they may not be sterile. This could lead to infections if used improperly. All products within their expiry date are included in this recall.
The bags may not be sterile, which can cause infections if the medication is administered. This lack of sterility assurance means the products could introduce harmful bacteria into the body during treatment.
Healthcare professionals and patients using vancomycin in normal saline bags for medical treatments. Those with the specific product names and expiry dates listed are most at risk.
Check for vancomycin medications in normal saline bags with the manufacturer Walgreens Infusion Services. All products within their expiry date are affected by this recall.
Reach out to Walgreens Infusion Services for specific product details and instructions on how to return or replace the affected items.
The recall includes vancomycin medications in normal saline bags with all expiry dates. Specific product names or model numbers are not listed in the official notice.
Check if your vancomycin is in normal saline bags from Walgreens Infusion Services and within the expiry date. All such products are included in this recall.
The recall does not specify a need to stop using immediately; contact Walgreens for further instructions on handling affected products.
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-0349-2015 — Walgreens Infusion Services Walgreens Infusion Services Hello, I own a Walgreens Infusion Services that is covered by recall D-0349-2015 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.
