Bacterial Contamination of an Automated Pharmacy Robot Used for Intravenous Medication Preparation

Author:

Cluck David,Williamson John C.,Glasgo Marty,Diekema Daniel,Sherertz Robert

Abstract

Multiple cultures were positive forBacillus cereusduring routine quality assurance testing of a pharmacy robot that prepares intravenous medications. An investigation confirmed bacterial contamination of the robot as well as drug product made by the robot. The process and outcomes of the investigation are described in this report.

Publisher

Cambridge University Press (CUP)

Subject

Infectious Diseases,Microbiology (medical),Epidemiology

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