The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0870-2016·Announced 2016-06-01

Avastin Syringes Recalled for Bacterial Contamination

AmEx Pharmacy is recalling 836 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 FDA classified this recall as Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Pacifico National, Inc. dba AmEx Pharmacy is recalling 836 syringes of Avastin (Bevacizumab) 1.25 mg/0.05 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 non-sterility issue. The affected lots are 150116B (exp. 04/16/2015), 150119R (exp. 04/19/2015), and 150316H (exp. 06/14/2015).

Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the affected syringes immediately. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which is the most serious type of recall.

The recalled product

Product
Avastin (Bevacizumab) 1.25 mg/0.05 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
Hazard
Affected units
836

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 (6)

  • Lot #: 150116B
  • Exp. 04/16/2015
  • 150119R
  • Exp. 04/19/2015
  • 150316H
  • Exp. 06/14/2015

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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