FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0075-2023

Product

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, Each 100 mL contains: SODIUM CHLORIDE, USP - 900 mg, WATER FOR INJECTION, USP - qs, 1000mL Bag, 12 PK, Rx Only, Fresenius Medical Care North America, Waltham, MA 02451, NDC 49230-300-10

Brand name
Sodium Chloride
Generic name
Sodium Chloride
Active ingredient
Sodium Chloride
Route
Intravenous
NDC
49230-300
FDA application
ANDA078177
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 22HU05062, 22HU06059, 22HU05035, EXP 06/30/2023; 22JU05001, EXP 07/31/2023

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Leakage of 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection, 1L, 12pk Saline Solution.

Recalling firm

Firm
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Manufacturer
Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
920 Winter St Bld 950, N/A, Waltham, Massachusetts 02451-1521

Distribution

Quantity
4,097 cases/12 bags per case
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed Nationwide in the USA.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2022-11-22
FDA classified
2022-12-02
Posted by FDA
2022-12-14
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0075-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.