Wyeth-Ayerst Recalls Tubex Epinephrine In Allergic Reaction Kits
ST. DAVIDS, PA. — August 31, 1999 —
Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories, a division of American
Home Products Corporation, is voluntarily recalling specific lots of
Epinephrine Injection, USP 1:1000 in 1 mL Tubex® syringe, a product
available to consumers in insect-sting and food-allergy kits.
The company is taking this action after observing discolored samples in routine quality-control tests. A few of these discolored samples were found to be subpotent, which could pose a potential health hazard for those with known allergies to insect stings or certain foods. The recall is extended to hospitals, pharmacies, physicians and consumers.
The kits are available to consumers with insect-sting or food-allergies,
and severe asthma as Insect-Sting Treatment Kit® packaged and distributed by Derm/Buro Inc.; Anaphylaxis Emergency Treatment Kit packaged and distributed by Bayer Corporation as Hollister Stier® – Ana-Kit®; and Ana-Guard® packaged and distributed by Bayer Corporation.
Derm/Buro Insect-Sting Treatment Kits with the following lot numbers, found on the front label of the kit, should be returned to the hospital, clinic or pharmacy where they were obtained: 0397, 0497, 0597, 8141, 8139, 11464, 13239. These products were distributed between June 1997 through February 1999.
Ana-Kits with lot numbers AK344 through AK363 and lot AK366, and Ana-Guard with lot numbers G00196 through G00220, and lots G00222 and G00223 should also be returned to the hospital, clinic or pharmacy where they were obtained. Ana-Kit lot numbers are located on the front label of the kit, and Ana-Guard lot numbers can be found on the top panel of the box. These products were distributed by Bayer Corporation between April 1997 and April 1998.
Only these specific lots of the product are affected by this recall.
Consumers are encouraged to consult their pharmacist or physician to
discuss whether a replacement product is needed. Consumers can also call
Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories at 1-800-999-9384.
Replacement products are available through physician offices or pharmacies.
RECALL OF ALBUTEROL — SINGLE LOT ONLY
September 10, 1999
The AAAAI has recently learned that Schering-Plough unit Warrick Pharmaceuticals has issued a voluntary recall on a single lot of its generic albuterol metered-dose inhaler aerosol 17g.
This recall affects lot #9-BBS-525. It was distributed between late April and early May, 1999, the inhalers have an expiration date of Aug. 2001. Fewer than 150 canisters are reported to be affected.
According to a Reuters article issued today, Warrick said that it considers the matter serious and that it merits immediate attention. It cautioned that use of the product “…may cause adverse health consequences requiring medical treatment.” Consumers with questions are being asked to contact their physician, pharmacist or call Warrick at (877) 278-3045.
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