FYI: Factor Recall

Hey, saw this on Hemophilia.org site. Thought I would post it just in case it affected anyone out there that reads on our site.

Medical Advisory #413: Baxter Voluntarily Recalls One Lot of Recombinate Baxter BioScience has announced that it is voluntarily recalling one lot of Recombinate Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant). Baxter states that this recall is being taken as a precautionary measure after a retrospective review of its manufacturing process revealed a breach in aseptic processing. This lot did meet all in-process and final container specifications, which include sterility and pyrogenicity. There have been no adverse events reported regarding use of this lot of Recombinate to date. This action is being taken with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Recalled Lot: Lot Number – TRA09834AB
AHF IU/vial – 1060
Expiration Date 1-28-2012

If you have any of this product in your possession, please contact Baxter Customer Service at: 1-800-423-2090 for instructions on how to return the product and obtain a replacement.

PHYSICIANS: Please distribute this information to all providers in your area who treat patients with hemophilia.

CHAPTERS: Please distribute this information to your membership.

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