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 potential to leak.
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 bag, Rx Only ,Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7984-37
Affected NDC
0409-7984-37
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- Recalling firm
- ICU Medical Inc
- NDC code
- 0409-7984-37
- Origin
- IL, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0884-2018 · 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
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 II · Moderate risk
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection
Lack of assurance of sterility: Bags have the potential to leak in the flexible containers which may compromise sterility.
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.
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Class II · Moderate risk
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Class II · Moderate risk
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Lack of sterility assurance.
Class II · Moderate risk
Glycyrrhizic Acid
Lack of sterility assurance.
Class II · Moderate risk
Dexpanthenol
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