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Argatroban Injection 50 mg/50 mL (1 mg/mL): Recall - Potential for Visible Particulates
AUDIENCE: Pharmacy, Hematology
ISSUE: Eagle Pharmaceuticals Inc., supplier to The Medicines Company, issued a voluntary recall of all four (4) lots of Argatroban Injection, 50 mg per 50 mL from the market due to a potential for visible particulates. The risk of using an injectable product with particulates includes embolization/infarction to organs and potential organ complications.
BACKGROUND: During an investigation, a visible particulate was discovered in a stability sample in one of the distributed lots. This discovery prompted a re-inspection of undistributed lots at the manufacturing site. Upon this re-inspection, a small number of visible particulates were discovered in several vials. The affected products include: NDC# 42367-203-07 (single unit), NDC# 42367-203-84 (10 pack)
RECOMMENDATION: Eagle Pharmaceuticals Inc. directed The Medicines Company (“MDCO”) to arrange for the return of the affected product lots from all services and facilities. See the Press Release for a listing of affected lots.
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