Heritage Initiates a Voluntary Recall Due to a Lack of Sterility Assurance

FDA PRESS, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — February 24, 2015 — Eatontown, NJ, Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Heritage) today announced the voluntary nationwide recall of ten (10) lots of Colistimethate for Injection, USP, 150 mg Single-Dose vial (NDC 23155-193-31) and three (3) lots of Rifampin for Injection, USP, 600 mg Single-Dose vial (NDC 23155-340-31) manufactured by Emcure […]

Hospira Issues a Voluntary Recall Due to Mold Contamination

FDA PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — March 11, 2015 — LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Hospira, Inc. (NYSE: HSP), announced today it is initiating a voluntary recall of one lot of Lactated Ringer’s Irrigation, 3000mL (NDC 0409-7828-08, Lot 40-008-JT; Expiry 1APR2016) to the user level (both human and veterinary) due to a confirmed customer report […]

Applications Of Enzyme Indicators Versus Biological Indicators

The sterility test / verification of the performance of hydrogen peroxide decontamination is a vital process – yet the gold standard of Biological Indicators is incredibly flawed. With the introduction of Enzyme Indicators, a better option is finally available. One of several concerns with BIs, especially when high-value products are handled, is the risk of […]

Applications Of Enzyme Indicators Versus Biological Indicators

The sterility test / verification of the performance of hydrogen peroxide decontamination is a vital process – yet the gold standard of Biological Indicators is incredibly flawed. With the introduction of Enzyme Indicators, a better option is finally available. One of several concerns with BIs, especially when high-value products are handled, is the risk of […]

Hospira Issues a Voluntary Recall Due to Mold Contamination

FDA PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — March 11, 2015 — LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Hospira, Inc. (NYSE: HSP), announced today it is initiating a voluntary recall of one lot of Lactated Ringer’s Irrigation, 3000mL (NDC 0409-7828-08, Lot 40-008-JT; Expiry 1APR2016) to the user level (both human and veterinary) due to a confirmed customer report […]

Applications Of Enzyme Indicators Versus Biological Indicators

The sterility test / verification of the performance of hydrogen peroxide decontamination is a vital process – yet the gold standard of Biological Indicators is incredibly flawed. With the introduction of Enzyme Indicators, a better option is finally available. One of several concerns with BIs, especially when high-value products are handled, is the risk of […]

Hospira Issues a Voluntary Recall Due to Mold Contamination

FDA PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — March 11, 2015 — LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Hospira, Inc. (NYSE: HSP), announced today it is initiating a voluntary recall of one lot of Lactated Ringer’s Irrigation, 3000mL (NDC 0409-7828-08, Lot 40-008-JT; Expiry 1APR2016) to the user level (both human and veterinary) due to a confirmed customer report […]

Hospira Issues a Voluntary Recall Due to Mold Contamination

FDA PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — March 11, 2015 — LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Hospira, Inc. (NYSE: HSP), announced today it is initiating a voluntary recall of one lot of Lactated Ringer’s Irrigation, 3000mL (NDC 0409-7828-08, Lot 40-008-JT; Expiry 1APR2016) to the user level (both human and veterinary) due to a confirmed customer report […]

Applications Of Enzyme Indicators Versus Biological Indicators

The sterility test / verification of the performance of hydrogen peroxide decontamination is a vital process – yet the gold standard of Biological Indicators is incredibly flawed. With the introduction of Enzyme Indicators, a better option is finally available. One of several concerns with BIs, especially when high-value products are handled, is the risk of […]

Hospira Issues a Voluntary Recall Due to Mold Contamination

FDA PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — March 11, 2015 — LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Hospira, Inc. (NYSE: HSP), announced today it is initiating a voluntary recall of one lot of Lactated Ringer’s Irrigation, 3000mL (NDC 0409-7828-08, Lot 40-008-JT; Expiry 1APR2016) to the user level (both human and veterinary) due to a confirmed customer report […]