FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0283-2015

Product

Lactated Ringer's Injection, USP, 1000 mL container, Rx Only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 NDC 0409-7953-09.

Affected lot / code info
Lot # 32-099-JT; Exp. 08/15 Lot # 32-103-JT; Exp. 08/15 Lot # 34-070-JT; Exp. 10/15 Lot # 34-086-JT; Exp. 10/15 Lot # 34-165-JT; Exp. 10/15 Lot # 35-085-JT; Exp. 11/15 Lot # 35-115-JT; Exp. 11/15 Lot # 35-121-JT; Exp. 11/15 Lot # 36-057-JT; Exp. 12/15

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Potential of punctures through the overwrap and primary container which may result in IV bag leaks.

Recalling firm

Firm
Hospira Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
275 N Field Dr, N/A, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-2579

Distribution

Quantity
6,193,416 bags
Distribution pattern
Nationwide, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-10-14
FDA classified
2014-11-25
Posted by FDA
2014-12-03
Terminated
2015-12-28
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0283-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.