6 latest drug, medical device recalls

Medical device and drug recalls, whether voluntary or forced by the FDA, ensure patient safety.

Here is a breakdown of six recalls reported by Becker's Hospital Review or published by the FDA in the last two weeks.

1. Recalled drugs: Levothyroxine and Liothyronine

Reason for recall: Risk of adulteration. The drugs were manufactured using ingredients from a Chinese drugmaker that had deficiencies in its manufacturing practices

Date of recall: Aug. 9

Drugmaker: Westminster Pharmaceuticals

2. Recalled drug: Valsartan tablets

Reason for recall: Detection of probable human carcinogen, n-nitrosodimethylamine

Date of recall: Aug. 8

Drugmaker: Camber Pharmaceuticals

3. Recalled drug:  CVS Health 12-Hour Sinus Relief nasal mist

Reason for recall: Product contaminated with bacteria, identified as Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Date of recall: Aug. 8

Drugmaker: Product Quest Manufacturing

4. Recalled drug: Testosterone Cypionate injections

Reason for recall: Presence of particulate matter in the vials

Date of recall: Aug. 5

Drugmaker: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries

5. Recalled drugs: Piperacillin and Tazobactum

Reason for recall: Product complaints uncovered glass and silicone particles in vials

Date of recall: July 31

Drugmaker: AuroMedics Pharma

6. Recalled drugs: All sterile compounded drugs

Reason for recall: Concerns over potential contamination of sterile products

Date of recall: July 28

Drugmaker: Ranier's Rx Laboratory

Source-https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/pharmacy/6-latest-drug-medical-device-recalls.html