Valeant Pharmaceuticals Issues Voluntary Recall of RSV Medication Due to Microbial Contamination

It was recently brought to the attention of the Philadelphia personal injury attorneys of Messa and Associates through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that Valent Pharmaceuticals North America LLC (VPNA) is reportedly issuing a voluntary recall of one lot of Virazole ® as of December 30, 2014. The reason for the recall of the ribavirin powder for solution is listed as microbial contamination.

The products affected by this recall bare the lot number 340353F and an expiration date of October 2018. It is packaged in 100 mL, 6 g Vial, 4-pack NDC 00187-0007-14 which is meant to be reconstituted with 300 ml sterile water for injection or inhalation.  The product is only intended to be administered by a small particle aerosol generator.

Virazole is generally used in hospitals to treat infants and young children with severe lower respiratory tract infections caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The inhalation of the non-sterile product with microbial contamination could increase the risk of severe respiratory infection, especially in those who are already immunocompromised due to illness or disease. While there have been no reported cases of injury, personal injury attorneys recommend an immediate stoppage of use.

VPNA is notifying distributors and customers directly through the mail.  They will handle the coordination of recollecting all of the products in the affected lot.  Customers can contact VPNA directly by phone at 800-321-4576 Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm ET or by email at pharmcs@valeant.com. Consumers can also contact their physician or healthcare providers with concerns.  If you or someone you know has been adversely affected by the drug, you can report to VPNA at 877-361-2719 or the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting Program online.

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