FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0256-2015

Product

Potassium Chloride Injection, 10mEq per 100mL, 100 mL Sterile single dose container bags, Rx only, Baxter USA, NDC 0338-0709-48, Product Code 2B0826.

Brand name
Potassium Chloride
Generic name
Potassium Chloride
Active ingredient
Potassium Chloride
Route
Intravenous
NDCs
0338-0703, 0338-0705, 0338-0709
FDA application
NDA019904
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: P319160, Exp 06/30/15

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Label Error On Declared Strength: Bags of Potassium Chloride 10 mEq per 100 mL were incorrectly overpouched with wraps labeled as Potassium Chloride Injection, 20 mEq per 100 mL.

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
63,360 container bags
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-11-10
FDA classified
2014-11-21
Posted by FDA
2014-12-03
Terminated
2016-11-03
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0256-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.