Class III · Low risk
Magnesium Chloride
Subpotent drug
MAGNESIUM Sulfate added to 100 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride injectable
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Lack of assurance of sterility: Product bags leaking at seam.
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
MAGNESIUM Sulfate added to 100 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride injectable, 4g, Total Approximate Volume 108 mL (does not include mfg. overfill) Single Dose Container bag, Preservative Free, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 8821 Knoedl Ct. Little Rock, AR 72205, NDC: 70004-0737-32
Affected NDC
70004-0737-32
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Drug: Magnesium
- Recalling firm
- SCA Pharmaceuticals
- Origin
- AR, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0878-2017 · 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. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.
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Class I · High risk
Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection
Product mix up: a foil pouch labeled "Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, 4 g/100 mL" actually contained an IV bag of Tranexamic Acid instead.
Class II · Moderate risk
INON ACE Antacid tablets
Failed Disintegration Specifications: above the time expected.
Class II · Moderate risk
Magnesium Chloride for Injection
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Class II · Moderate risk
Glutathione Magnesium for Injection
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Other recalls by SCA Pharmaceuticals
All 2017 recalls
Class II · Moderate risk
VANCOMYCIN 1.25 g added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL Injection
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Class II · Moderate risk
SUCcinylcholine Chloride 100 mg/5mL Injection
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Class II · Moderate risk
SUCcinylcholine Chloride 200 mg/10mL Injection
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Class II · Moderate risk
Sodium Citrate 4% 3 mL
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
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