FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0100-2024

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the drug will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

4.2% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 5 mEq/10 mL (0.5mEq/mL), Glass ABBOJECT Unit of Use Syringe, packaged as 1 vial and injector per carton, Rx only, Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-5534-24

Affected lot / code info
Lot#: GJ5007, Exp. 8/1/2024

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: identified as glass.

Recalling firm

Firm
Pfizer Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
235 East 42nd Street, New York, New York 10017-5703

Distribution

Quantity
24,900 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the US and Puerto Rico. The products were not distributed to government accounts or foreign consignees.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2023-10-02
FDA classified
2023-11-09
Posted by FDA
2023-11-15
Terminated
2025-02-14
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0100-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.