Contaminated Syringes Recalled - Feb 4, 2008

A nationwide recall of All Lots and All Sizes of Pre-Filled Heparin and Normal Saline Flushes was issued by AM2PAT, INC. (doing business as Sierra Pre-Filled Inc). They have been found to be contaminated with Serratia marcescens, which has resulted in patient infections. The recall notice contains this sentence:

This type of bacterial infection could present a serious adverse health consequence that could lead to life-threatening injuries and/or death.

Read the Recall Notice. Go to:
www.gmptrainingsystems.com/asp/resources.asp
Click on Timely Resource Articles and scroll down.

GMP Tip
Keeping things clean and reducing the probability of contamination is a fundamental principle of GMP. Use this example in your GMP training sessions. Ask participants in your training to discuss the consequences of this recall. Then discuss how contamination can be prevented in your operation.

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