Walgreens Recalls L-cysteine Infusions Due to Sterility Concerns
Walgreens Infusion Services is recalling L-cysteine products due to a lack of sterility assurance. The affected products were distributed in six southern states.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a lack of sterility assurance in an infusion product, which poses a significant risk of serious injury or infection.
Plain-English summary
Walgreens Infusion Services is voluntarily recalling L-cysteine products in various strengths. The recall was initiated because the products lack sterility assurance, which is a critical requirement for intravenous medications.
The affected products were distributed in Texas, Florida, Virginia, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The source text indicates that all products within their expiration dates are included in this recall.
Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the recalled L-cysteine products immediately. Patients who have received these infusions should contact their healthcare provider for guidance on potential risks and necessary follow-up care.
The recalled product
- Product
- L-cysteine various strengths
- Manufacturer
- Walgreens Infusion Services
- Category
- Drug — Infusion
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- All products within expiry.
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 36 recalled by Walgreens Infusion Services under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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