FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-184-2013

Product

HEXTEND 6% Hetastarch in Lactated Electrolyte Injection, 500 mL, Rx only , MANUFACTURED AND DISTRIBUTED BY HOSPIRA, INC., LAKE FOREST, IL 60045, NDC 0409-1555-54

Brand name
Hextend
Generic name
Hetastarch
Active ingredient
Hetastarch
Route
Intravenous
NDC
0409-1555
FDA application
BN200952
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 10-199-JT Exp. 10/13

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: There is the potential for the solution to leak from the seal of the fill tube to the bag.

Recalling firm

Firm
Hospira Inc.
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
275 N Field Dr, N/A, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-2579

Distribution

Quantity
11,412 bags
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-10-22
FDA classified
2013-03-05
Posted by FDA
2013-03-13
Terminated
2015-03-31
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-184-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.