Particulate matter was found in an Amino Acid Injection in September. ICU Medical, Inc. voluntarily recalled one lot of Aminosyn II, 15% of 2,112 units. This is a Sulfite Free IV solution used in hospitals. The recall was enforced due to particles such as fibers, hairs and proteinaceous materials. These particles were found when ICU…
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Robotics, Isolators & Restricted Access Barrier Systems
Aseptic Process is the process for manufacturing sterile products where microbiological contaminants could not enter the production area or surface of the product. It is challenging for pharmaceutical manufacturers to ensure that the product they are handling will have absolutely no contaminants—especially if involving parenteral drugs. To isolate human contamination, it is beneficial to use…
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Innoveix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Recall
Innoveix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. recently voluntarily recalled lots of sterile compounded drug products. Semorelin/ Ipamorelin 3mg and injectable AOD-9604 3mg were the products that were recalled from specific Lots. These products were not sterile—when intended to be sterile. Having non-sterile products could lead to life-threatening infections. These products were distributed nationwide to customers and medical facilities.…
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Routes of Drug Administration
The route of drug administration is defined as the path by which a drug is taken into the body. Drugs are administered varied by diagnosis, prevention, cure or treatment needed of diseases and other medical disorders. A drug must come in contact with the tissues of organs to achieve its desired effects. The route of…
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