Safety
GammaGard Liquid, Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human)
Audience: Allergy and Immunology, Pediatrics
[Posted 06/04/2010]
ISSUE: Baxter BioScience and FDA notified healthcare professionals of a market withdrawal being conducted as a precautionary measure due to an increased number of adverse event reports of allergic reactions associated with two lots of the product.
BACKGROUND: GammaGard Liquid is indicated for the treatment of primary immunodeficiency disorders associated with defects in humoral immunity.
RECOMMENDATION: Customers are asked to contact Baxter BioScience for Urgent Market Withdrawal instructions. See the Market Withdrawal Notice for information on affected lots.
[06/03/2010 - Market Withdrawal Notice - FDA]