Vancomycin (fortified recalls
The FDA has published 2 recalls involving Vancomycin (fortified since 2014. The latest was reported on 1 Feb 2023. Most were for sterility. Pharmacy Innovations has the most recalls in this group. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls2since 2014
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 1 Feb 2023
Recalls per month, last 24 months
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Class I 0 0%Class II 2 100%Class III 0 0%
Why vancomycin (fortified is recalled
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All vancomycin (fortified recalls, newest first
2 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Vancomycin Fortified 10mg/ML Droptainer) Oph Solution recalled | Pharmacy Innovations | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Vancomycin (fortified) 25mg/ml opth recalled by Natures Pharmacy & | Natures Pharmacy & Compounding Center | Sterility | NC |
Should you stop taking Vancomycin (fortified?
Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.