Medications & Supplements/Prescription Drugs

Medi-Fare Drug and Home Health Center: Potassium Chloride Injection Recalled for Underfilling and Dosing Risk

Agency Publication Date: July 12, 2018

Summary

Medi-Fare Drug and Home Health Center is recalling 1,116 syringes of Potassium Chloride For Injection Concentrate 40 mEq/20 mL. The recall was initiated because the syringes were underfilled with only 19mL of solution despite labels stating a 20mL fill volume. This dosage discrepancy occurred due to manufacturing deviations and affects products distributed in Texas.

Risk

Patients may receive a lower dose of potassium chloride than intended by their healthcare provider, which could lead to complications in managing electrolyte balances, especially for those requiring precise concentrate injections.

What You Should Do

Check your medical supplies for 'Potassium Chloride For Injection Concentrate syringe 40 mEq/20 mL (2 mEq/mL)' labeled as manufactured by Medi-Fare Drug Pharmaceutical Compounding.
Verify the lot number on the syringe or packaging; the affected product is Lot 20180522@1 with an expiration date of 08/20/18.
Immediately contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you have this product in your possession to discuss alternative treatment or dosage adjustments.
Return any unused syringes from the affected lot to the pharmacy or medical provider where they were received for a refund.
For further instructions regarding the return process or safety concerns, contact Medi-Fare Drug and Home Health Center at 800-622-0007.
For additional information, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Healthcare provider consultation and pharmacy return

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

Affected Products

Product: Potassium Chloride For Injection Concentrate syringe 40 mEq/20 mL (2 mEq/mL)

Model:

Recall #: D-0919-2018

Lot Numbers:

20180522@1 (Exp.: 08/20/18)

20180522

Date Ranges: Exp.: 08/20/18

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 80453

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Medi-Fare Drug and Home Health Center

Sold By: Medi-Fare Drug and Home Health Center

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 1116 syringes

Distributed To: Texas

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your medical supplies for 'Potassium Chloride For Injection Concentrate syringe 40 mEq/20 mL (2 mEq/mL)' labeled as manufactured by Medi-Fare Drug Pharmaceutical Compounding.

Verify the lot number on the syringe or packaging; the affected product is Lot 20180522@1 with an expiration date of 08/20/18.

Immediately contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you have this product in your possession to discuss alternative treatment or dosage adjustments.

Return any unused syringes from the affected lot to the pharmacy or medical provider where they were received for a refund.

For further instructions regarding the return process or safety concerns, contact Medi-Fare Drug and Home Health Center at 800-622-0007.

For additional information, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.