FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0336-2024

Product

Norepinephrine Bitartrate in 5% Dextrose Injection, 8 mg/ 250 mL (32 mcg/mL), For Intravenous Infusion Only, 250 mL vial, Rx Only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015. Made in Ireland. NDC: 0338-0108-20

Brand name
Norepinephrine Bitartrate
Generic name
Norepinephrine Bitartrate
Active ingredient
Norepinephrine Bitartrate
Route
Intravenous
NDCs
0338-0040, 0338-0112, 0338-0108, 0338-0116, 0338-0042, 0338-0128
FDA application
NDA214313
Affected lot / code info
Lot 23I21G64; Exp. 07/31/2024

Why it was recalled

Incorrect product concentration on the overwrap label: The overwrap label incorrectly identified the product strength as 4 mg / 250 mL; however, the primary bag label correctly identified the product strength as 8 mg / 250 mL.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
13,000 bags
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2024-01-23
FDA classified
2024-02-16
Posted by FDA
2024-02-28
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0336-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.