Medications & Supplements/Prescription Drugs

Apollo Care: Vancomycin Injection Recalled Due to Crystallization and Turbidity

Agency Publication Date: December 8, 2021

Summary

Apollo Care is recalling approximately 225 bags of Vancomycin (1g added to 250mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride) injection. This compounded medication, used for intravenous treatment in hospital and office settings, is being recalled because the solution has developed crystals and appears cloudy or turbid. The recall affects 260 mL bags labeled with NDC 71170-254-25 and was distributed specifically in Missouri.

Risk

Injecting a product containing crystals can cause serious health risks, including irritation or inflammation of the veins and the potential for blood vessel blockages (embolisms) which can be life-threatening. The cloudiness indicates the drug is not in its proper liquid state for safe intravenous administration.

What You Should Do

Check your supply for Vancomycin 1g in 250mL Sodium Chloride (260 mL bags) with NDC 71170-254-25.
Locate the lot information on the bag to see if it matches Lot #: AC-016402 with an expiration date of 2/12/2022.
Immediately stop using any medication from the affected lot, even if the liquid appears clear, and set it aside to ensure it is not administered.
Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist immediately for guidance on alternative treatments and to discuss any health concerns.
Return any unused bags from this lot to the pharmacy or facility where they were obtained for a refund.
For further instructions, contact Apollo Care at their Columbia, Missouri facility located at 3801 Mojave Ct Ste 101.
If you have additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Refund for unused compounded medication bags.

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund.

Affected Products

Product: VANComycin 1g added to 250mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride (260 mL per bag)

Model:

NDC 71170-254-25

D-0277-2022

Lot Numbers:

AC-016402 (Exp 2/12/2022)

Date Ranges: Exp 2/12/2022

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 89011

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Apollo Care

Sold By: Hospitals; Medical Offices

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 225 bags

Distributed To: Missouri

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

Risk

What You Should Do

Check your supply for Vancomycin 1g in 250mL Sodium Chloride (260 mL bags) with NDC 71170-254-25.

Locate the lot information on the bag to see if it matches Lot #: AC-016402 with an expiration date of 2/12/2022.

Immediately stop using any medication from the affected lot, even if the liquid appears clear, and set it aside to ensure it is not administered.

Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist immediately for guidance on alternative treatments and to discuss any health concerns.

Return any unused bags from this lot to the pharmacy or facility where they were obtained for a refund.

For further instructions, contact Apollo Care at their Columbia, Missouri facility located at 3801 Mojave Ct Ste 101.

If you have additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.