Keep Your Eyes Open for Incorrect Labeling and Packaging
June 2023
You can help spot dangerous issues with manufacturer labeling and packaging.
We may think of med labeling and packaging from manufacturers as foolproof. But it isn’t.
In a recent case, the labels on cartons of heparin 25,000 unit/500 mL drips didn’t specify the concentration. This led to a mix-up with heparin 1,000 unit/500 mL, which could have been lethal.
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