The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0315-2022·Announced 2022-01-05

dilTIAZem HCl in Dextrose Injection Recalled for Sterility Assurance

SterRx is recalling dilTIAZem HCl in 5% Dextrose Injection due to lack of assurance of sterility. The recall affects 8,946 bags distributed nationwide.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall involving a sterile injectable drug with lack of assurance of sterility. Injectable medications require absolute sterility assurance, and failure to maintain sterile conditions poses significant risk of serious infection and potential hospitalization. Class II recalls of injectable products with sterility concerns meet the Severe threshold.

Plain-English summary

SterRx, LLC is recalling dilTIAZem HCl in 5% Dextrose Injection, 125 mg per 125 mL (32 mcg per mL), due to lack of assurance of sterility. The affected product is distributed nationwide in the United States.

The recall involves 8,946 bags with various lot codes and expiration dates ranging from November 2021 to February 2022. The product is supplied under NDC 70324-951-01 and is manufactured by SterRx, LLC, located at 141 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh, NY 12903.

Consumers and healthcare providers in possession of affected units should discontinue use immediately and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on replacement therapy or proper disposal instructions.

The recalled product

Product
dilTIAZem HCl in 5% Dextrose Injection, 125 mg per 125 mL, (32 mcg per mL), Rx only, SterRx, 141 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh, NY 12903, NDC 70324-951-01.
Manufacturer
SterRx, LLC
Hazard
  • lack-of-sterility
  • infection-risk

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.