PharMEDium Recalls Potassium Phosphate Injection Due to Sterility Concerns
PharMEDium Services is recalling specific lots of Potassium Phosphate in 5% Dextrose Injection due to a media fill failure that compromised sterility assurance.
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 involves a lack of assurance of sterility in an injectable medication, which poses a risk of serious infection or adverse health consequences.
Plain-English summary
PharMEDium Services, LLC is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Potassium PHOSphate in 5% Dextrose Injection, 7.5 mMol in 100 mL in 150 mL Intravia Bag. The recall is being conducted because of a lack of assurance of sterility resulting from a media fill failure at the manufacturer.
The affected product is identified by Lot 171450017D with a date of 8/24/2017. The product is distributed nationwide. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the affected lots immediately. Consumers should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on alternative treatments or replacement products. The recalling firm is responsible for managing the recall and providing further information to affected parties.
The recalled product
- Product
- Potassium PHOSphate in 5% Dextrose Injection, 7.5 mMol in 100 mL in 150 mL Intravia Bag, Rx Only, PharMEDium Services, LLC 12620 W. Airport Blvd #130 Sugar Land, TX 77478 800-523-7749 Service Code 2K5299 NDC# 61553-299-48
- Manufacturer
- PharMedium Services, Llc
- Category
- Drug — Injectable Medication
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 (2)
- Lot: 171450017D
- 8/24/2017
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 13 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.
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