FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0265-2022

Product

5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 50 mL ADD-Vantage Unit, Rx only, Distributed by Hospira, INC., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA, NDC 0409-7100-68/0409-7100-66

Brand name
Dextrose
Generic name
Dextrose Monohydrate
Active ingredient
Dextrose Monohydrate
Route
Intravenous
NDC
0409-7100
FDA application
NDA019466
Affected lot / code info
Lot: 4923608 Exp. 1MAY2022

Why it was recalled

Lack of sterility assurance: bag has the potential to leak.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
765 bags
Distribution pattern
USA Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-11-30
FDA classified
2021-12-02
Posted by FDA
2021-12-08
Terminated
2023-07-12
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0265-2022. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.