May 6, 2021: Safety Bulletin - ALERT: Rocuronium Vials Lack Recommended Warning on Ferrule
Neuromuscular blocking agents are high-alert medications and, when used in error, can lead to devastating injuries or death. In accordance with recommendations established to address selection errors at the point of care, neuromuscular blocking agents in Canada should carry a prominent warning on the vial labels, cap, and ferrule. The Auro rocuronium 50 mg / 5 mL product does not carry the recommended warning on its ferrule, nor does it prominently display the warning on the principal display panel. It also lacks the recommended red cap and red ferrule with the warning in white lettering. Listen to the Synopsis ... | Read more ...
