Avella Specialty Pharmacy recalls Vancomycin PF 1% 1mL products due to sterility assurance issues in their testing lab. Affected items may have contamination risks.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Avella Specialty Pharmacy is recalling bevacizumab and vancomycin due to concerns of sterility assurance with the specialty pharmacy's independent testing laboratory.
Avella Specialty Pharmacy is recalling Vancomycin PF 1% 1mL products because their independent testing lab may not have properly ensured sterility. This could lead to contamination risks for patients using these medications.
The recall is due to concerns that Avella's independent testing lab may not have properly ensured sterility in the medication. This could result in contaminated products that pose infection risks to patients.
Patients receiving Vancomycin PF 1% 1mL treatments through Avella Specialty Pharmacy are affected. Those with compromised immune systems face higher risk due to potential contamination.
Check for the product code 12-20130508@181 with expiration date 10/4/2013 on the Vancomycin PF 1% 1mL medication. This product was distributed through Avella Specialty Pharmacy in Phoenix, AZ.
Verify the product code 12-20130508@181 and expiration date 10/4/2013 on the medication.
The recall states there are concerns about sterility assurance, but no specific safety details are provided in the official notice.
The official notice does not specify any replacement or remedy steps.
The official notice does not provide specific instructions for what to do with the recalled product.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Avella to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1059-2013 — Avella Avella Hello, I own a Avella that is covered by recall D-1059-2013 from Avella. 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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