The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1002-2023·Announced 2023-08-09

Neonatal TPN IV Bags Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Issues

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services recalled 96 neonatal TPN IV bags (Lot 36-256336) due to lack of sterility assurance and missing validation data for decontamination cycles. The product was distributed nationwide.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall of an injectable product with a critical safety requirement (sterility). Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, the risk-of-harm to neonatal patients is significant, as the contamination risk posed by unvalidated sterility assurance in injectable products presents a serious concern for this vulnerable population.

Plain-English summary

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc. is recalling 96 neonatal TPN (total parenteral nutrition) Starter Bags containing Amino Acids 3%/Dextrose 5% with Calcium (250mL IV bags, NDC 72196-0413-1, Lot 36-256336, expiration 7/29/2023) due to a lack of assurance of sterility.

The recall is due to missing validation data for decontamination cycles. Sterility is essential for injectable products, and the absence of validated decontamination procedures creates a potential contamination risk for patients who receive these bags.

The affected lot was distributed nationwide. Healthcare providers and facilities should determine whether they received this product and handle it appropriately.

The recalled product

Product
Neonatal TPN Starter Bag, Amino Acids (trophamine) 3%/Dextrose 5% with CALCIUM, total volume = 250mL, IV Bag, Rx Only, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-0413-1
Manufacturer
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.
Hazard
  • sterility
  • contamination-risk

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: 36-256336
  • Exp. 7/29/2023.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.