Approximately 73,620 vials of Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection USP (3.375 grams per vial) are being recalled because they may contain small particles of glass and silicone material. This prescription antibiotic is used to treat various bacterial infections, and the presence of foreign material in an injectable drug poses serious health risks. The affected vials, manufactured by AuroMedics Pharma LLC, were distributed nationwide to healthcare facilities across the United States. If you have this medication, you should consult a healthcare professional immediately.
Injecting a product containing glass or silicone particles can cause local inflammation or more severe complications such as blood vessel blockages, which could lead to organ damage or life-threatening blood clots.
Refund or replacement of affected drug product.
Label, Auromedics Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 3.375 grams per vial
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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