FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-836-2013

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the drug will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 1000 mL flexible container, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7983-09.

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 25-037-JT*, Exp 1JAN2015, Note: the lot number may be followed by 01 or 90

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: reports of small grey/brown particles found in the primary container identified as brass particulates

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
691,356 containers
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-03-29
FDA classified
2013-08-02
Posted by FDA
2013-08-14
Terminated
2015-07-20
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-836-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.