August 02, 2009
Wyeth Recalls Pneumococcal Vaccine – FDA
Posted by: admin : Category: Pharmacy news
BETHESDA, MD 16 July 2009—Inadvertent distribution of some Prevnar prefilled syringes not intended for commercial use has prompted manufacturer Wyeth to recall lot D50002 of the pneumococcal seven-valent conjugate vaccine, according to a notice posted today by FDA.
The notice states that Wyeth performed a “medical assessment” and concluded that none of the vaccine-containing syringes distributed as part of lot D50002 present a health or safety risk to patients and, therefore, “there is no need to revaccinate.”
All the vaccine-containing syringes distributed as part of lot D50002 met Wyeth’s quality-related acceptance criteria for the finished product, the company said.
