FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-616-2013

Product

20% Dextrose Injection, USP, a) 500 mL in 1000 mL Partial-Fill Container (NDC 0409-7935-19), b) 500 mL VisIV Container (NDC 0409-7953-30), c) 1000 mL VisIV Container, (NDC 0409-7953-48), Rx Only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: a) 09-183-JT, Exp 3/13; b) 01-081-JT, Exp 7/12; c) 07-078-JT, 91-083-JT, Exp 7/12

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

Distribution

Quantity
216,396 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-616-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.