Recall of Vancomycin HCL Injection by Fagron Compounding Services
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Fagron Compounding Services is voluntarily recalling 11,680 bags of Vancomycin HCL due to lack of assurance of sterility and potential detachment of a blue part from the administration port, affecting products distributed nationwide in the U.S.
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What Happened
Fagron Compounding Services is recalling its Vancomycin HCL product due to a lack of assurance of sterility and the possibility that the blue Break-Off-Part could detach from the administration port.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected product is Vancomycin HCL, 1 gram added to 250 mL, 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, manufactured by Fagron Sterile Services, with NDC 71266-5082-01. A total of 11,680 bags are involved, distributed nationwide in the U.S.A. The specific lots are: C274-000050987 (Exp. 7/12/2026), C274-000049425 (Exp. 5/2/2026), C274-000050069 (Exp. 5/30/2026), C274-000050346 (Exp. 6/10/2026), C274-000050698 (Exp. 6/27/2026), C274-000050699 (Exp. 6/27/2026), and C274-000050775 (Exp. 7/4/2026). The recall number is D-0442-2026.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have the affected products should follow the initial firm notification, which was issued via letter. Contact Fagron Compounding Services at their address, 8710 E 34th St N, Wichita, KS 67226-2636, for instructions on returns or refunds.
Why This Matters
This recall involves a significant quantity of medication distributed across the United States, highlighting potential risks to patient safety from sterility issues in a drug used for infections.
Source
Attribution: FDA. Recall Number: D-0442-2026.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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