SunMed Holdings, LLC is recalling 116,356 units of Broselow Pediatric Emergency Rainbow Tapes and ALS Organizer kits because they contain potentially harmful dosing errors for the medications Vecuronium, Flumazenil, and Ketamine. The Broselow Tape is a critical reference tool used by healthcare providers during pediatric emergencies to determine medication dosages based on a child's length and weight. Incorrect dosage information on these tapes could lead to significant medication errors during life-saving procedures.
The product contains incorrect dosing instructions for three specific medications, which can result in patients receiving too much or too little of a drug during a medical emergency. This poses a critical risk of patient harm, including ineffective treatment or toxicity during emergency pediatric care.
The Broselow Tape is a length- and weight-based reference tool specifically designed for pediatric emergency care.
The Broselow Tape is a length- and weight-based reference tool specifically designed for pediatric emergency care.
The Broselow Tape is a length- and weight-based reference tool specifically designed for pediatric emergency care.
The Broselow Tape is a length- and weight-based reference tool specifically designed for pediatric emergency care.
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