BP Med Recalled

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a Class III recall of norepinephrine bitartrate.

Pharmedium Services is recalling 6,816 bags of norepinephrine bitartrate, 4 mg (16 mcg/mL) added to 250 mL 0.9% sodium chloride injection USP, in 250 mL Viaflex bag.

The company is also recalling of norepinephrine bitartrate, 8 mg (32 mcg/mL) added to 250 mL 0.9% sodium chloride injection USP, in 250 mL Viaflex bag black.

What prompted the nationwide recalls? Customers complained of drug discoloration, which was confirmed by the FDA.

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--Stephanie Vaccaro

Reference:

1. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Enforcement Report – Week of March 23, 2016. www.fda.gov. Accessed March 23, 2016.