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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Drug product

Potassium Chloride in 5% Dextrose and 0.45% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 1000 mL container, Rx Only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 NDC 0409-7902-09.

D-0278-2015

October 14, 2014

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Hospira Inc.
Event
Event 69494
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
836,460 bags
Official record key
drug-enforcement:D-0278-2015

Official wording

Reason: Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Potential of punctures through the overwrap and primary container which may result in IV bag leaks.

Code information: Lot # 34-017-JT; Exp. 10/15 Lot # 35-100-JT; Exp. 11/15

Distribution pattern: Nationwide, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands.

Derived failure modes

  • Sterility assurance

    reason.sterility_assurance · v1.0.0

    Lack of Assurance of Sterility