THERE is a recall of 33 lots of Vancomycin, Phenylephrine and Fentanyl IV Bags.
A release on Tuesday from the Health Ministry stated
THE Ministry of Health (MoH), via its Chemistry, Food and Drug Division (CFDD) and Drug Inspectorate, advises of the recall of 33 lots of Vancomycin, Phenylephrine and Fentanyl IV Bags. The IV bags are being recalled as they may contain twice the recommended amount of drug.
High doses of Vancomycin, Phenylephrine and Fentanyl can have many adverse effects including serious adverse cardiac events, respiratory depression, and even death.
The recalled lots of the products are listed below.
| Item # | Product Description | Lot # | Expiration |
| F3355 | FentaNYL 1000 mcg (10 mcg/mL) (as FentaNYL Citrate) PF (from API) added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 100 mL IV bag | 2331062 | 2/8/2024 |
| 2331224 | 3/18/2024 | ||
| 2331270 | 3/28/2024 | ||
| F3342 | FentaNYL 2500 mcg (10 mcg/mL) (as FentaNYL Citrate) PF (from API) added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL IV bag | 233098 | 1/31/2024 |
| 2331058 | 2/18/2024 | ||
| 2331150 | 3/10/2024 | ||
| 2331231 | 3/24/2024 | ||
| 2331289 | 3/30/2024 | ||
| F3360 | Phenylephrine HCl 20 mg (80 mcg/mL) (from FDP) added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL IV Bag | 2330993 | 2/15/2024 |
| 2331010 | 2/10/2024 | ||
| 2331055 | 1/18/2024 | ||
| 2331113 | 2/26/2024 | ||
| 2331181 | 3/4/2024 | ||
| 2331187 | 3/23/2024 | ||
| 2331266 | 3/31/2024 | ||
| 2331343 | 4/1/2024 | ||
| 2331349 | 4/23/2024 | ||
| 2331433 | 5/5/2024 | ||
| F3352 | Phenylephrine HCl 40 mg (160 mcg/mL) (from FDP) added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL IV Bag | 2330939 | 1/30/2024 |
| 2331032 | 2/3/2024 | ||
| 2331112 | 3/19/2024 | ||
| 2331190 | 3/26/2024 | ||
| 2331429 | 4/28/2024 | ||
| F3206 | Vancomycin HCl 1.25 g PF added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL IV Bag | 2331184 | 2/13/2024 |
| 2331185 | 2/10/2024 | ||
| 2331189 | 2/20/2024 | ||
| 2331191 | 2/24/2024 | ||
| 2331258 | 3/3/2024 | ||
| 2331317 | 3/15/2024 | ||
| F3208 | Vancomycin HCl 1.5 g PF added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL IV Bag | 2331140 | 2/8/2024 |
| 2331188 | 2/15/2024 | ||
| 2331261 | 3/5/2024 | ||
| 2331287 | 3/14/2024 |
The products were distributed within the United States of America to hospitals for administration in the hospital and are not registered for use in Trinidad and Tobago. Additionally, no permits have been issued for the importation of Vancomycin and Fentanyl.
Out of an abundance of caution, the Ministry advises persons who may be in possession of the recalled product to discontinue use immediately and to return the product to the place of purchase where possible.
Additional Information can be obtained by contacting the Office of the Director of the Chemistry, Food and Drugs Division at cfdd@health.gov.tt or 217-4664 ext. 13101 or the Drug Inspectorate at drug.inspectoratett@gmail.com or 217-4664 ext. 13401
The Ministry of Health will continue to monitor the situation and advise the population as necessary.
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