Particles Found in Injectable Antibiotic Lead to Drug Recall
On Tuesday, October 14th, the FDA issued a drug recall for an injectable antibiotic due to floating particles found in vials of the drug.
The antibiotic is manufactured by B. Braun Medical Inc, a US subsidiary of a German pharmaceutical company, B. Braun Melsungen. The company has agreed to the FDA’s drug recall, which covers H3A7444 of its Cefepime for Injection USP and Dextrose Injection USP.
According to reports, visible particles were found in a sample from the lot, including specs of metal, fiber, and hair.
Using the injectable antibiotic could result in blood clots, which could in turn lead to stroke, heart attack, and other problems.
The FDA recommends that patients experiencing health problems should contact their physician and report all issues to the company at 1-800-854-6851. The FDA also asks that doctors and physicians immediately stop using the antibiotic due to the seriousness of the drug recall.
Drug Recalls and Personal Injury
Did you know that every year approximately 200,000 Americans die from prescription drug reactions? While the U.S. government pours billions of dollars into illegal drug interdiction every year, more Americans die from problems with legal, prescription drugs than illegal ones. Sometimes these complications lead to drug recalls, but often the process takes years, while consumers file complaints and personal injury lawsuits against the pharmaceutical company pile up.
To protect yourself and your family, it’s important to know what products and drugs have been recalled because they are defective or unsafe. Federal agencies such as the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), and the CPSC (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) frequently issue recalls for medical devices, drugs, and products that may be harmful to consumers. Every year, thousands of consumers sustain serious injuries from defective drugs. Some consumers even die after taking a dangerous drug that has not been recalled. Many of these problems could be avoided if the manufacturers or distributors of these products took additional steps to ensure consumer safety.
Defective products that commonly cause injuries include medical devices, pharmaceutical products, and other defective products such as toys, cars and automotive parts.
There are a number of reasons that defective drugs and products make it to our shelves:
- Defective manufacturing
- Inadequate testing
- Design defects
- Marketing Misrepresentation
Consumers that have been harmed by defective products such as drugs, medical devices, or other products, may be eligible to receive legal remedies. Such legal remedies, or damages, may include compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, loss of physical capacity, pain, suffering, and mental anguish. Punitive damages are also available in many jurisdictions to punish defendants in those cases involving particularly egregious conduct which demonstrates a reckless or wanton disregard for the safety of the public.
The Strom Law Firm Can Help with Defective Drug Recall Cases
The Strom Law Firm, L.L.C. is a leader in the consumer protection battle against dangerous prescription drugs and medical devices. We represent individuals who have been killed or injured by defective pharmaceuticals, or drug recalls that came too late. If you or a family member have been injured or killed after using a drug or medical device, and no drug recall has been issued, contact our defective drug lawyers as soon as possible so that we can begin taking steps to preserve evidence and your claim immediately. We offer free consultations to discuss the facts of your case. 803.252.4800
