CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 8 Jun 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Vancomycin in 9% NS, FOR IV USE ONLY recalled
Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy and Infusion Services is recalling Vancomycin in 9% NS, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, distributed in Arkansas. The recall was initiated on 18 Apr 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0947-2016
- FDA event ID
- 73899
- Recalling firm
- Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy and Infusion Services, Little Rock, AR
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 18 Apr 2016
- FDA classified
- 29 May 2016
- Reported
- 8 Jun 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Drug class
- Antibiotics
Timeline
| 18 Apr 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 29 May 2016 | Classified by FDA | +41 days |
| 8 Jun 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +10 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Lack of Sterility Assurance
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
Vancomycin 1 grams in 250 mL 0.9% NS bags, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR
Where it was distributed
Arkansas
Questions about this recall
Is Vancomycin in 9% NS, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion recalled?
Yes. Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy and Infusion Services recalled Vancomycin in 9% NS, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion on 18 Apr 2016. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number D-0947-2016.
Why was it recalled?
Lack of Sterility Assurance
Which lots are affected?
All product remaining within expiry
Where was it sold?
Arkansas
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.