Class I · High risk
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Inj.
Labeling: Label Error on Declared Strength. Overwrap labeled as Potassium Chloride Inj 10 mEq may contain flexible containers of Potassium Chloride Inj 20 mEq
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Lack of assurance of sterility: Bags have the potential to leak in the flexible containers which may compromise sterility.
Cause type: Sterility / contamination
A product that must be sterile could not be assured sterile, or was contaminated. A top reason for injectables, eye drops and IV products - loss of sterility assurance can lead to serious infections. All sterility / contamination recalls.
What was recalled
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 100 mL flexible container bag, Rx Only, ICU Medical, Inc., Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045, USA, NDC 0990-7984-37
Affected NDC
0990-7984-37
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Product details
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium Chloride NDC 00990-7984 |
900 mg/100mL | Injection, Solution Intravenous |
ICU Medical Inc. | Rx |
- Recalling firm
- ICU Medical Inc
- NDC code
- 0990-7984-37
- Origin
- IL, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0062-2023 · FDA notice
Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall.
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Class I · High risk
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Inj.
Labeling: Label Error on Declared Strength. Cases labeled POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 20 mEq, may contain flexible containers with overwrap mislabeled as 10 mEq. The correct dosage strength of 20 mEq is printed on the labeling affixed to the product flexible container.
Class I · High risk
AMINOSYN II 15% An Amino Acid Injection
Presence of Particulate Matter: Particulate matter identified as fibers, hair, and proteinaceous material along with other particles, found in retain smples.
Class II · Moderate risk
0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE Irrigation
Presence of particulate matter.one confirmed customer report of particulate matter within two semi-rigid bottles identified prior to use
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