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Class I · High risk Ongoing Initiated Aug 17, 2026 (2 months ago)

Dextrose Injection

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: particulate matter identified as stainless steel particles in the solution.

Cause type: Particulate / foreign matter

Visible foreign particles - glass, metal, fibers or other material - found in the product. Particles can enter from equipment wear, containers or the process, and are dangerous in injectables. All particulate / foreign matter recalls.

What was recalled

Dextrose Injection, USP, 70 %, 2000 mL bags, Rx Only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation Deerfield, IL, 60016, Made in USA, NDC 00338-0719-06

Affected NDC 0338-0719-06

Compare with the code on your package — it is the most precise check available.

Product details

From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.

ProductStrengthForm & routeLabelerType
Dextrose
Dextrose monohydrate
NDC 00338-0719
70 g/100mL Injection, Solution
Intravenous
Baxter Healthcare Corporation Rx
Recalling firm
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
NDC code
00338-0719-06
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Company announcement
Aug 25, 2026 · FDA notice with lot numbers
FDA recall number
D-0850-2026 · FDA notice

Treat this as urgent. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious harm. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches the recalled lots, do not take another dose before you have spoken to your pharmacist or prescriber - today, not next week.

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