Single-use vials are intended for one use only regardless of whether any drug remains in the vial after the first use.
CMS rules state that violation of the standard results in an “immediate jeopardy” violation, with a repeat violation grounds for the ASC to be prohibited from admitting patients until a plan of correction is developed and approved by the N.J. Department of Health and Senior Services, according to Mr. Manigan’s e-mail.
