FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0004-2015

Product

DOPamine Hydrochloride and 5% Dextrose INJ, USP, 200 mg per 250 mL, Rx Only, Baxter USA, NDC 0338-1005-02.

Brand name
Dopamine Hydrochloride And Dextrose
Generic name
Dopamine Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Dopamine Hydrochloride
Route
Intravenous
NDCs
0338-1005, 0338-1007, 0338-1009
FDA application
NDA019615
Affected lot / code info
Lot# P303172; Exp. 12/14

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: A small cut in the solution bag may have been introduced during the manufacturing process, resulting in a leak of the bag into the overpouch.

Recalling firm

Firm
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Manufacturer
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1 Baxter Pkwy, N/A, Deerfield, Illinois 60015-4625

Distribution

Quantity
11,808 bags
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Canada

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-09-29
FDA classified
2014-10-02
Posted by FDA
2014-10-08
Terminated
2016-09-30
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0004-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.