Petrem recall of generic sevoflurane

If you use the generic form of sevoflurane called Petrem (made by Piramal Care), pay heed! Piramal Care is issuing a voluntary recall (e.g., not mandated by the FDA) due to one lot not meeting the “acidity/alkalinity specifications set forth in the USP monograph for sevoflurane.”

This is a class III recall, meaning that use or exposure of the product is unlikely to cause any adverse medical or health consequences.

This affects the following veterinarians, physicians, and distributors  in the following states NY, PA, NC, TN, MA, ME, IA, IL, IN, MS, FL, NE, OH, OR, WI, MO, MI, MN, and NJ.

For more information, see the FDA website here.