FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0777-2023

Product

Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection, USP, 1000 mL bags, 12 bags per carton, Rx only, Fresenius Medical Care North America, Waltham, MA 02451, NDC # 49230-300-10

Brand name
Sodium Chloride
Generic name
Sodium Chloride
Active ingredient
Sodium Chloride
Route
Intravenous
NDC
49230-300
FDA application
ANDA078177
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 23AU05030, Exp 01/13/2024; 23AU05035, Exp 01/15/2024

Why it was recalled

Lack of assurance of sterility: The product was potentially exposed to below-recommended storage temperatures, which may cause leaks in the packaging.

Recalling firm

Firm
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Manufacturer
Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
920 Winter St Bld 950, N/A, Waltham, Massachusetts 02451-1521

Distribution

Quantity
53,424 bags
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed to 32 clinics in SC, NC and VA.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2023-05-23
FDA classified
2023-06-01
Posted by FDA
2023-06-07
Terminated
2024-05-23
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0777-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.