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