Central Admixture Pharmacy Services (CAPS), Inc. is recalling approximately 957,309 various intravenous (IV) bags and syringes used for treatments such as neonatal nutrition, heart surgery support, and anesthesia. These products, which include common medications like Heparin, Oxytocin, and Vancomycin, are being recalled because the company lacks validation data to ensure their decontamination cycles were effective. This means the products may not be sterile, which can lead to serious infections in hospital patients. No injuries or illnesses have been reported to date.
A lack of sterility assurance in injectable medications poses a significant risk of infection to patients. Because these IV bags and syringes are used directly in the bloodstream or during surgical procedures, any contamination could cause life-threatening complications, especially in vulnerable populations such as newborn infants in neonatal care.
Hospital and clinic quarantine and return.
Recall #: D-0993-2023
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Repackaged by CAPS Inc. Recall #: D-0947-2023
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Repackaged by CAPS Inc. Recall #: D-0949-2023
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