FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0136-2020

Product

10% LMD in 5% Dextrose Injection Dextran 40 in Dextrose Injection, USP, 500 mL bags, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7418-13

Brand name
Lmd In Dextrose
Generic name
Dextran 40
Active ingredient
Dextran 40
Route
Intravenous
NDCs
0409-7418, 0409-7419
FDA application
BA720563
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 87-095-JT Exp. 1MAR2020

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Bag has the potential to leak.

Recalling firm

Firm
Pfizer Inc.
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
235 E 42nd St, N/A, New York, New York 10017-5703

Distribution

Quantity
17832 bags
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the United States and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-10-02
FDA classified
2019-10-09
Posted by FDA
2019-10-16
Terminated
2020-12-01
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0136-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Lmd In Dextrose · FDA Drug Recalls