American Regent Initiates Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection

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From the FDA :

A voluntary recall was initiated because some vials of these lots either contain particulates or have the potential to form particulates prior to their respective expiration dates. Potential adverse events after intravenous administration of solutions containing particulates, may include disruption of blood flow within small blood vessels in the lung, localized inflammation (swelling and redness due to accumulation of inflammatory cells), and granuloma formation. Intramuscular administration could result in foreign body inflammatory response, with local pain, swelling and possible long term granuloma formation. American Regent is undertaking this recall in consideration of the potential for safety issues, if these lots of product are administered to patients.

Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection, USP, is a synthetic adrenocortical steroid used to treat a variety of inflammatory and allergic conditions. See the Full Prescribing Information at www.americanregent.com¹ for a complete listing of indications and uses.

The product was distributed to wholesalers and distributors nationwide.
Hospitals, emergency rooms, infusion centers, clinics, physician offices and other healthcare providers and facilities should not use American Regent Inc., Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection, USP 4mg/mL, 1mL Single Dose Vials, 5mL and 30 mL Multiple Dose Vials with the lot #s listed in the attached Appendix for patient care and should immediately quarantine any product for return.

Source.http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm247526.htm