SCA Pharmaceuticals is recalling approximately 168,250 units of various injectable medications, including Fentanyl, Morphine, and Ketamine, due to a potential defect in the syringe caps. This defect could compromise the sterile seal of the syringes, potentially leading to contamination. The affected products were distributed to hospitals nationwide between late 2020 and early 2021. Because these are prescription medications used in clinical settings, consumers should check with their healthcare providers to see if they received any of the impacted lots.
A defective syringe cap can result in a 'non-integral unit,' meaning the medicine is no longer protected by a sterile barrier. This poses a risk of infection or other serious complications if a non-sterile medication is injected into a patient.
Healthcare facilities should return unused syringes.
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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