Medications & Supplements/Prescription Drugs

Apollo Care: Vancomycin IV Bags Recalled for Unverified Expiration Dates

Agency Publication Date: March 6, 2018

Summary

Apollo Care has recalled 672 bags of Vancomycin IV solutions because the company's stability data does not support the assigned 90-day expiration date (beyond use date). The recall includes Vancomycin 1g and 1.25g added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride, which are prescription-only medications used to treat serious bacterial infections. These products were distributed to medical facilities in Missouri and may no longer be effective or safe to use past their actual stability period. You should contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist immediately if you have received one of these IV treatments.

Risk

Using a medication beyond its supported stability date can lead to decreased drug potency or a change in the chemical composition of the drug, meaning the patient may not receive the intended dose of the antibiotic needed to fight an infection.

What You Should Do

Check your medical records or IV packaging for Vancomycin 1g in 250mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride (NDC 71170-254-25) with lot number AC-015558 and an expiration date of 03/07/2018.
Check your medical records or IV packaging for Vancomycin 1.25g in 250mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride (NDC 71170-264-25) with lot number AC-015560 and an expiration date of 03/14/2018.
If you are a healthcare provider, immediately stop using these specific lots and quarantine any remaining stock.
Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance regarding your treatment and to report any adverse effects.
Return any unused product to the place of purchase or the pharmacy for a refund and contact Apollo Care at their Columbia, MO facility for further instructions.
For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint line at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Drug recall guidance

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 IV bag

Model:

NDC 71170-254-25

Recall #: D-0579-2018

Lot Numbers:

AC-015558 (Exp 03/07/2018)

Date Ranges: 03/07/2018

Product: Vancomycin 1.25g added to 250mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride IV bag

Model:

NDC 71170-264-25

Recall #: D-0580-2018

Lot Numbers:

AC-015560 (Exp 03/14/2018)

Date Ranges: 03/14/2018

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 79331

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Apollo Care

Sold By: Medical Facility in MO

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 2 products (360 bags; 312 bags)

Distributed To: Missouri

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your medical records or IV packaging for Vancomycin 1g in 250mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride (NDC 71170-254-25) with lot number AC-015558 and an expiration date of 03/07/2018.

Check your medical records or IV packaging for Vancomycin 1.25g in 250mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride (NDC 71170-264-25) with lot number AC-015560 and an expiration date of 03/14/2018.

If you are a healthcare provider, immediately stop using these specific lots and quarantine any remaining stock.

Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance regarding your treatment and to report any adverse effects.

Return any unused product to the place of purchase or the pharmacy for a refund and contact Apollo Care at their Columbia, MO facility for further instructions.

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

Affected Products

Product: Vancomycin 1g added to 250mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride IV bag

Model:

NDC 71170-254-25

Recall #: D-0579-2018

Lot Numbers:

AC-015558 (Exp 03/07/2018)

Date Ranges: 03/07/2018

Product: Vancomycin 1.25g added to 250mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride IV bag

Model:

NDC 71170-264-25

Recall #: D-0580-2018

Lot Numbers:

AC-015560 (Exp 03/14/2018)

Date Ranges: 03/14/2018