The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0082-2020·Announced 2019-10-09

KRS Global Biotechnology Recalls Norepinephrine IV Bags Due to Sterility Concerns

KRS Global Biotechnology is recalling 2,760 bags of Norepinephrine in 5% Dextrose IV solution due to a lack of assurance of sterility.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a lack of assurance of sterility in an IV product, which poses a significant risk of infection and potential hospitalization, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc. is recalling 2,760 bags of Norepinephrine added to 5% Dextrose (PF), 250 mL IV bag, 8 mg/250 mL (0.032 mg/mL). The product is identified by NDC 3321678217. The recall is being conducted because of a lack of assurance of sterility.

The affected product was distributed nationwide. All lots remaining within their expiry dates are subject to this recall. The agency has classified this recall as Class II.

Healthcare providers and patients should discontinue use of the recalled product and contact the manufacturer or their supplier for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Norepinephrine added to 5% Dextrose (PF), 250 mL IV bag, 8 mg/250 mL (0.032 mg/mL), Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487. NDC 3321678217
Affected units
2,760

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All lots remaining within expiry.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 80 recalled by KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 80 products in this recall →