Remdesivir Recall Overview:
- Why: Two specific lots of the injectable drug may be contaminated with glass particles which could lead to stroke and death.
- Who: Gilead Sciences Inc. recalled thousands of Veklury, or remdesivir, vials.
- Where: The recall spans nationwide.
Remdesivir, also called Veklury, has been recalled by manufacturer Gilead Sciences Inc, after reports of glass particulate contamination in two lots.
Administered via injection, remdesiver contaminated with glass particulates may result in irritation or swelling at the site of the injection, according to Gilead’s recall notice. If the glass reaches blood vessels, it may block blood vessels in the heart, lungs, or brain which can lead to stroke and death.
Gilead has not received any reports of adverse effects due to this remdesiver recall. However, the recall was triggered by a customer complaint, which was corroborated by Gilead’s own investigation. The US Food and Drug Administration is aware of the recall.
The recall affects up to 55,000 vials, company spokesman Chris Ridley told Bloomberg. The affected product is Veklury (remdesivir 100mg for injection) with the FDA National Drug Code of 61958-2901-02. The affected lot numbers are:
- 2141001-1A, which was distributed nationwide to US wholesalers between 10/25/21 and 10/26/2021
- 2141002-1A, which was distributed nationwide to US wholesalers between 10/26/21 and 11/02/2021
Both lots carry an expiration date of January 2024.
In October 2020, the FDA approved Veklury as a treatment for certain hospitalized patients with COVID-19. Approved patients are those who are 12 years of age or older and weigh 40 kilograms (about 88 pounds) or more.
Remdesiver Recall Next Steps
Gilead says it is working to notify Veklury distributors and customers via UPS next day air mail to hospital pharmacies, according to the recall notice. The company is also handling the return of any remaining vials from the affected lots.
Hospitals that have affected Veklury vials should stop using the drug and return the vials per Gilead’s instructions.
Consumers who experience or witness any adverse reactions to Veklury should first contact a healthcare provider. Such reactions or quality problems can also be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch.
Consumers who have questions about the recall can contact Gilead Sciences.
Earlier this year, Gilead Sciences, along with other drugmakers, and a group of consumers who accused the companies of conspiring to keep certain HIV therapy drugs off the market and at high prices reached a $10 million class action settlement.
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96 thoughts onRemdesivir Recalled by Gilead After Glass Found in COVID-19 Drug
I had to watch my grandmothers health severely decline after being given this medication. I even asked about this medication and was told it would be safe. In the end it caused sever liver damage that was not repairable nor reversible and she succumb to it that caused her to have a massive heart attack.
My father died from this drug
I was on an ventilator and ECMO for 8 days in Oregon in August of 2021. I spent a total of twenty two days in the hospital. Since then I (I have never had any of these) I have been diagnosed with type two diabetes, kiddney issues, lung issues (I only have 60% of my lung usage), never damage and just recently Lupus. My quality of life is affected. My husband didn’t want them to give me Remdesivir. At the time Oregon outlawed the use of Ivermectin. So here I am 4 years later and still damaged and getting more as time goes on. I have tired to get an attorney in Oregon to take on the state but they don’t have the balls to do it.
My mom 67 when she was murdered by the protocol! I stood face to face with the ICU nurse and asked what he thought abt remdesivir! He said “you have nine days.” I said until what? He said “until you go into organ failure! “ My mom was being withdrawn from life support 10days after her treatment with remdesivir. She went into organ failure. I may never recover from this. I’ve been a nurse for 26yrs and was DENIED to right to be with my Mom during her 21day hospitalization.
My mother was given remdesivir while in the hospital with covid-19 and she had a heart attack and died and I believe it was from
My Father Died a perfectly healthy man at 51 years old.! I begged the hospital to not give him remdesivir.
They gave it to him anyways I asked to not intubate him they did anyways.! I lost my best friend and my rock to something that should have been handled better and different they had things that helped but refused to give them.! Why!? In order to get paid.! The government and hospitals failed our families.!
This exact thing happened to me two years ago with my mother, the exact same thing is there a lawsuit against this yet? Because I definitely want to join that one. When it’s time, this drug is definitely a killer
The same thing happened with my father in January 2022. They gave my dad this drug along with Morphine. He asked them not to give it to him and they gave it to him anyway for five days! He died on the sixth day. I would definitely join a lawsuit if one came about.
I’ve been seen for a minor heart attack since I was given Remdesivir while in the hospital for COVID-19.
My battle with covid as veteran.
In August 2021 I was confirmed positive with Covid. I struggled at home for over a week before going to the emergency room of Sheridan Memorial. I was informed that Sheridan Memorial had no space and transported me to Sheridan VA. I was well taken care of however I was given a full 5 day dose of Remdesivir. It was a true battle for my life. Praying was what saved me I truly believe. Now forward to today I feel like I’m wasting away mind and body. After going through a 12 week VA pilot program to help long covid haulers was helpful but damage was done. I’m struggling each day to continue working. My health has been stolen from me. This is no way to live.
Istayed home w Im sure was Pneumonia, finally crawled to hospital unable to breathe, pcr test said covid but they lied a lot. Admitted, I wanted Hydroxychloroquine, NOPE, wanted Ivermectin NOPE, Dr said ONLY covid drug was Remdesivir. He said I could go to VA, which would be just as un cooperative as this hospital. 5 days of it, I finally could walk, breathe better but needed cane.At home, felt like legs were 3 x their weight, lungs Weak. Struggled to take walks for Months. Only felt better 6 mos later, back to ‘normal’ a year later. Hope this helped.
Remdesivir causes kidney failure anything after 5 days they said i was in hospital for 19 days! I refused their treatments,NOTHING i dont know 5 or 6 days so that makes will say at least 10 days on it and i never knew i was getting it?i asked everytime what are u giving me today??i lost my oxygen i think the govt dumped something in the air??I was so close to being intabated i cant believe the nurse listened to my girlfriend i think i was in and out before it got bad??but i do have kidney damage and isnt this odd??all the blood they took from me! Why didnt hospital tell me i had kidney damage???becsuse they caused it!!@ my cardiologist as i was leaving appt.oh by the way do you know u have kidney damage??he seen it im sure hospital did also! I made it out alive im just taking good supplements for kidneys also my prostrate numbers are elevated i had blood work May 2021 went in hospital Sept 2021 got out Oct 1 2021 next blood test showed this wasnt like that before i went in!!! Im looking for attorney to see if i can sue the shit out of these DEATH CHAMBERS they call hospitals