Hospira recalls 500mL Aminosyn II amino acid injection due to customer reports of visible human hair particles in the container. This could cause serious injury if injected. Affected units have specific lot numbers and expiration dates.
Presence of Particulate Matter: Confirmed customer complaint of particulate matter, identified as a human hair, visible in the injection port and primary container.
Hospira is recalling 500mL Aminosyn II amino acid injection because customers reported finding human hair particles in the container. This could cause serious injury if the particles enter the bloodstream during injection.
The injection contains visible human hair particles that could be injected into a patient's bloodstream. This poses a risk of serious injury or infection if the particles enter the bloodstream during administration.
Healthcare professionals who use this medication for patients. Patients receiving this injection are at risk if the particles are injected.
Check for the product name 'Aminosyn II 10% Sulfite-Free Amino Acid Injection, 500 mL' with lot number 26-138-JT and expiration date 08/14.
Inspect the injection port and container for visible human hair particles.
The recall is due to customer reports of visible human hair particles. The product is not safe to use as it could cause serious injury if particles enter the bloodstream.
Check the injection port and container for visible human hair particles. If particles are found, stop using the product immediately.
Look for lot number 26-138-JT and expiration date 08/14 on the product label.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hospira to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-461-2014 — Hospira Hospira Hello, I own a Hospira that is covered by recall D-461-2014 from Hospira. 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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