Why it was recalled
Lack of sterility assurance: Microbial growth detected during a routine simulation of the manufacturing process. No batches of distributed product have been identified as actually containing microorganisms.
Product description
Norepinephrine 8 mg in dextrose 5% 250 mL, 250mL IV Bag, Concentration: 0.032 mg/mL, This is a compounded injectable drug; Rx only; Hospital/office use only. SSM St. Clare Outsourcing Facility, , Fenton, MO --- NDC: 88890-0334-01
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot, exp: 170614-007, 9/12/2017; 170628-001, 9/26/2017; 170703-017, 10/1/2017; 170706-009, 10/4/2017; 170719-007, 10/17/2017
Where it was sold
SSM Health entities in the state of MO only
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
- Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
- If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
- Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0142-2018
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Aug 10, 2017
- FDA report date
- Jan 3, 2018
- Quantity
- N/A
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- SSM Health Care St. Louis DBA SSM St. Clare Health Center
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0142-2018, exactly as published.
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- City
- Fenton
- State
- MO
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 78678
- Address
- 1015 Bowles Ave
- Code information
- Lot, exp: 170614-007, 9/12/2017; 170628-001, 9/26/2017; 170703-017, 10/1/2017; 170706-009, 10/4/2017; 170719-007, 10/17/2017
- Postal code
- 63026-2394
- Report date
- Jan 3, 2018
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-0142-2018
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- SSM Health Care St. Louis DBA SSM St. Clare Health Center
- Termination date
- Mar 22, 2018
- Reason for recall
- Lack of sterility assurance: Microbial growth detected during a routine simulation of the manufacturing process. No batches of distributed product have been identified as actually containing microorganisms.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Norepinephrine 8 mg in dextrose 5% 250 mL, 250mL IV Bag, Concentration: 0.032 mg/mL, This is a compounded injectable drug; Rx only; Hospital/office use only. SSM St. Clare Outsourcing Facility, , Fenton, MO --- NDC: 88890-0334-01
- Distribution pattern
- SSM Health entities in the state of MO only
- Recall initiation date
- Aug 10, 2017
- Initial firm notification
- Center classification date
- Dec 28, 2017