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 […]

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 […]

Compounded Sterile Drug Product Recalls Regarding Sterility and Quality Control

Compounded Sterile Drug Product Recalls Regarding Sterility and Quality Control – UPDATED April 2, 2015 FDA has alerted healthcare professionals and the public about multiple sterile compounding pharmacies having quality control and sterility issues. This alert does not include the New England Compounding Center information that was associated with fungal infections associated with their products. […]

Compounded Sterile Drug Product Recalls Regarding Sterility and Quality Control

Compounded Sterile Drug Product Recalls Regarding Sterility and Quality Control – UPDATED April 2, 2015 FDA has alerted healthcare professionals and the public about multiple sterile compounding pharmacies having quality control and sterility issues. This alert does not include the New England Compounding Center information that was associated with fungal infections associated with their products. […]