FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1690-2012

Product

Lactated Ringer's Injection USP, packaged in a) 250 mL AVIVA Container, product code 6E2322B, NDC 0338-6307-02; b) 500 mL AVIVA Container, product code 6E2323, NDC 0338-6307-03; Rx only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: a) C847749, Exp 11/12; C847897, Exp 12/12; C860668, Exp 04/13; b) C855445, Exp 09/13; C861492, Exp 12/13

Why it was recalled

Chemical Contamination: The IV solutions were packaged in AVIVA containers which may contain trace levels of cumene hydroperoxide (CHP).

Recalling firm

Firm
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
Route 120 And Wilson Rd, N/A, Round Lake, Illinois 60073-9799

Distribution

Quantity
55,664 containers
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-09-21
FDA classified
2012-09-25
Posted by FDA
2012-10-03
Terminated
2015-05-04
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1690-2012. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.