Recall of Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection by Amneal Pharmaceuticals
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Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC is recalling 784 cartons of Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection due to a product mix-up with Tranexamic Acid, affecting IV bags distributed nationwide in the U.S.
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What Happened
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC is recalling Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection due to a product mix-up, where an IV bag inside a labeled foil pouch was identified as containing Tranexamic Acid instead.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected product is Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, 4g/100 mL (40mg/mL) IV bag, further packaged in cartons of 12 x 100 mL IV bags. The product is manufactured by Amneal Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. and distributed by Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC. It has NDC codes 70121-1720-3, and the affected lot is AH250162 with an expiration date of August 31, 2027. A total of 784 cartons are involved, distributed nationwide in the U.S.A.
What You Should Do
Consumers should follow the initial firm notification, which was issued via letter, and contact Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC at their address: 400 Crossing Blvd Fl 3, Bridgewater, NJ 08807-2863, for information on returns or refunds.
Why This Matters
This recall is significant because a product mix-up in prescription drugs could lead to incorrect administration and potential health risks for patients.
Source
Attribution: FDA. For more information, refer to the FDA's recall database using the event ID 98587.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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