Class III · Low risk
Magnesium Chloride
Subpotent drug
Magnesium Sulfate Injection
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Failed pH Specifications: 12 month stability testing
Cause type: Failed specification
A physical or chemical test other than potency, dissolution, impurity or stability failed - pH, viscosity, appearance, tablet integrity, fill volume. A product outside its own specification may not perform as designed, even if the active ingredient is present. All failed specification recalls.
What was recalled
Magnesium Sulfate Injection, USP, 50%, 20mL, Single dose Fliptop Vial, For IV or IM use, Rx only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc. 4285 Wesleyan Blvd Rocky Mount, NC 27804 for Hospira, Inc. 275 N Field Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC 0409-2168-02
Affected NDC
0409-2168-02
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Drug: Magnesium
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnesium Sulfate NDC 00409-2168 |
HEPTAHYDRATE 500 mg/mL | Injection, Solution Intramuscular|intravenous |
Hospira, Inc. | Rx |
- Recalling firm
- Hospira Inc.
- NDC code
- 0409-2168-02
- Origin
- IL, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1232-2015 · FDA notice
Low risk, still worth a check. Class III means the product is unlikely to cause harm but breaks an FDA rule (often labeling). If your lot matches, your pharmacy will normally swap it; there is no need for alarm. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.
Other Magnesium recalls
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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 Hospira Inc.
All 2015 recalls
Class I · High risk
Infant 25% DEXTROSE Injection
Presence of Particulate Matter: human hair found within an internal sample syringe.
Class II · Moderate risk
Fentanyl Citrate Injection
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Complaints of broken tips on the ampules.
Class II · Moderate risk
DOBUTamine Injection
Discoloration: Firm received complaints of product discoloration and particulates.
Class III · Low risk
5% Lidocaine HCL and 7.5% Dextrose Injection
Failed Stability Specifications: The recalled lots did not meet the specification for color and pH throughout shelf life.
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