Class I · High risk
Infant 25% DEXTROSE Injection
Presence of Particulate Matter: human hair found within an internal sample syringe.
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Presence of Particulate Matter; Hospira has identified the particulate as a human hair, sealed in the bag at the additive port area.
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
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 250 mL, Rx Only, Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL, 60045, USA, NDC 0409-7983-02
Affected NDC
0409-7983-02
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- Recalling firm
- Hospira Inc.
- NDC code
- 0409-7983-02
- Origin
- IL, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0969-2015 · 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. 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
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Presence of Particulate Matter: Confirmed customer compliants of finding an insect floating in the primary container of each product.
Class I · High risk
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection
Presence of Particulate Matter: Confirmed customer compliants of finding an insect floating in the primary container of each product.
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