FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-920-2013

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

Magnesium Sulfate Injection, USP, 50% (25 grams/50 mL), For IM or IV Use, 50 mL, Single Dose Vial, Rx only, Preservative Free, APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Schaumburg, IL, 60173, NDC 63323-064-50

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 6103882, Exp 10/14

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: Glass particulate matter was observed in a retention sample during an annual review.

Recalling firm

Firm
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
3 Corporate Dr, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047-8930

Distribution

Quantity
15,625 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-05-25
FDA classified
2013-08-23
Posted by FDA
2013-09-04
Terminated
2016-03-10
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-920-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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