FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1064-2020

Product

Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection, USP, 1000 mL bags, Rx only, Manufactured by: Fresenius Medical Care North America, Waltham, MA 02451

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 19EG02012, 19EG02019, Exp. Date 05/2020; 19DG02050, Exp. Date 04/2020

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviation: Chemical indicators were not positioned properly during sterilization process.

Recalling firm

Firm
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
920 Winter St Bld 950, Waltham, Massachusetts 02451-1521

Distribution

Quantity
32,592 bags
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed throughout the United States.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-03-05
FDA classified
2020-03-26
Posted by FDA
2020-03-25
Terminated
2023-02-03
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1064-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.