Avastin Syringes Recalled for Bacterial Contamination
AmEx Pharmacy is recalling 45 Avastin syringes nationwide because testing revealed bacterial contamination.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the criteria for a Critical severity score.
Plain-English summary
Pacifico National, Inc. dba AmEx Pharmacy is recalling 45 syringes of Avastin (Bevacizumab) 2 mg/0.08 mL. The product is designated for office administration only and was distributed nationwide.
The recall was initiated because the product tested positive for bacterial contamination, indicating a lack of sterility. The affected lots are 141224C (expiring 03/24/2015) and 150915B (expiring 12/14/2015).
Patients who received this medication should contact their healthcare provider for further instructions. The recall is classified as Class I by the FDA.
The recalled product
- Product
- Avastin (Bevacizumab) 2 mg/0.08 mL syringe, Office Administration Only, AmEx Pharmacy, 1515 Elizabeth St Suite J, Melbourne, FL 32901.
- Manufacturer
- Pacifico National, Inc. dba AmEx Pharmacy
- Category
- Drug — Injectable Medication
- Affected units
- 45
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 (4)
- Lot #: 141224C
- Exp. 03/24/2015
- 150915B
- Exp. 12/14/2015
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Pacifico National, Inc. dba AmEx Pharmacy 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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