FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-613-2013

Product

0.45% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, Rx Only, 250 mL, by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7132-02

Brand name
Sodium Chloride
Generic name
Sodium Chloride
Active ingredient
Sodium Chloride
Route
Intravenous
NDCs
0409-7101, 0409-7132
FDA application
NDA019465
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 93-153-JT, Exp 9/12

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Hospira, Inc is voluntarily recalling the products due to possible leaking bags.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
136,584 units
Distribution pattern
Nationwide Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Island, Libya, Saudi Arabia

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-05-04
FDA classified
2013-06-21
Posted by FDA
2013-07-03
Terminated
2015-07-17
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-613-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Sodium Chloride · FDA Drug Recalls