CMC Enterprise Pharmacy is recalling approximately 44,124 units of various compounded sterile medications, including bags and syringes of antibiotics, sedatives, and anesthetics, because they may not be sterile. The lack of sterility assurance was identified following a voluntary firm-initiated recall of products produced at their Charlotte, North Carolina facility. These medications were distributed primarily to healthcare facilities in North Carolina between April and September 2019.
Administering a non-sterile injectable medication directly into the bloodstream or body cavity can cause serious, life-threatening infections such as sepsis or meningitis. While no injuries have been reported to date, the lack of sterility assurance means the products could contain bacteria or fungi that the body cannot fight effectively.
Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund
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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