FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0301-2015

Product

Clinimix E 4.25/10 sulfite-free (4.25% Amino Acid with Electrolytes in 10% Dextrose with Calcium) Injections, in CLARITY Dual Chamber Container, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL NDC 0338-1115-04

Brand name
Clinimix E
Generic name
Leucine, Phenylalanine, Lysine, Methionine, Isoleucine, Valine, Histidine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Alanine, Glycine, Arginine, Proline, Serine, Tyrosine, Dibasic Potassium Phosphate, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Dextrose
Active ingredients
Alanine, Arginine, Calcium Chloride, Dextrose, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Magnesium Chloride, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Potassium Phosphate, Dibasic, Proline, Serine, Sodium Chloride, Threonine, Tryptophan, Tyrosine, Valine
Route
Intravenous
NDCs
0338-0202, 0338-1142, 0338-1144, 0338-1113, 0338-1145, 0338-1115, 0338-1147, 0338-1123, 0338-1125, 0338-1148 +12 more
FDA application
NDA020678
Affected lot / code info
Product Code 2B7717 Lot # P311357, exp 12/31/2015

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; leaks were observed from the bag seam and port seal

Recalling firm

Firm
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Manufacturer
Baxter Healthcare Company
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1 Baxter Pkwy, N/A, Deerfield, Illinois 60015-4625

Distribution

Quantity
7,220 bags
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-11-25
FDA classified
2014-12-16
Posted by FDA
2014-12-24
Terminated
2015-10-28
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0301-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.