We have started using ECRI Alerts Tracker. See the website at www.ecri.org . It is still kind of new for us, but they send out alerts for recalls on meds and also any medical devices, tubing sets, iv pumps, etc.
I get a weekly e-mail notice for any new alerts, then I can choose to take action/do follow up, or mark it as n/a if it's not a medication item. This system works hospital wide for many departments like BioMed, purchasing, storeroom, OR, dietary, and pharmacy. You can check it out. -DH
Name of Facility: Heartland Regional Medical Center
I keep a spreadsheet with all the backorders listed just in case I'm ever questioned about a particular med. It is my responsibility to check our shelves and Pyxis machines for any recalled meds.
