Walgreens recalls Cefaz: Lack of sterility in saline bags may cause infections. Affected products include all Cefazolin in normal saline bags within expiry dates.
Lack of sterility assurance.
Walgreens is recalling Cefazolin antibiotics in normal saline bags due to a lack of sterility assurance. This could lead to infections if the product is used without proper sterilization.
The bags lack sterility assurance, meaning they might not be clean enough to prevent infections when used for medical purposes. This risk is present if the product is not properly sterilized before use.
Healthcare professionals and patients using Cefazolin in normal saline bags for medical treatments. Those with compromised immune systems are at higher risk.
Check for Cefazolin antibiotics in normal saline bags. All products within their expiry dates are affected.
Look for Cefazolin in normal saline bags with any expiry date.
The recall states there is a lack of sterility assurance, so it is not safe to use without proper sterilization.
Check for Cefazolin in normal saline bags with any expiry date.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Walgreens Infusion Services 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-0353-2015 — Walgreens Infusion Services Walgreens Infusion Services Hello, I own a Walgreens Infusion Services that is covered by recall D-0353-2015 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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