The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0916-2017·Announced 2017-06-21

Pharmedium Recalls Vancomycin Injection Bags With Incorrect Volume Labeling

Pharmedium Services, LLC is recalling 108 bags of Vancomycin HCl injection because the total volume was incorrectly printed on the label.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a labeling error (incorrect volume) without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Pharmedium Services, LLC is recalling 108 bags of VANCOMYCIN HCl 1.5g in 300 mL 5% Dextrose Injection USP (NDC# 61553-027-34). The recall was initiated because the total volume of 300.00 mL was incorrectly labeled as 500.00 mL on the product packaging.

The affected product is distributed nationwide in the USA. The recall covers specific lots with the following lot numbers and dates: 170250124S (2/25/2017), 170270018S (2/28/2017), and 170380015S (3/10/2017).

Healthcare providers and patients should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and contact Pharmedium Services, LLC or their healthcare provider for further instructions regarding the return or disposal of the affected product.

The recalled product

Product
VANCOMYCIN HCl 1.5g in 300 mL 5% Dextrose Injection USP, Service Code 2K2227, NDC# 61553-027-34, Total Volume 300.00 mL incorrectly labeled as 500.00 mL, Rx Only, PharMEDium Services, LLC, 12620 W. Airport Blvd #130, Sugar Land, TX 74478
Affected units
108

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 Numbers: 170250124S
  • 2/25/2017
  • 170270018S
  • 2/28/2017
  • 170380015S
  • 3/10/2017

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 11 recalled by Pharmedium Services, LLC 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.

See all 11 products in this recall →