The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0425-2017·Announced 2017-01-18

Baxter Recalls Premasol Sulfite-Free Amino Acid Injection Due to Discoloration

Baxter Healthcare is recalling 3,528 units of Premasol Sulfite-Free Amino Acid Injection due to yellow discoloration caused by a damaged overpouch.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text describes a quality defect (discoloration due to oxidation) without reporting specific injuries, illnesses, or fatalities, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling 3,528 units of Premasol Sulfite-Free (Amino Acid) Injection, 10% concentration, 2000 mL bulk package. The affected product is identified by Lot # P333617 with an expiration date of 4/30/17. The product is a prescription-only intravenous solution distributed in the United States.

The recall was initiated due to customer reports of yellow discoloration in the solution. According to the source text, the yellow coloration is the result of the oxidation of the amino acid tryptophan, which occurred due to a damaged overpouch.

Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the affected product and contact Baxter Healthcare Corporation for further instructions. The recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating a situation where use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
PREMASOL - SULFITE-FREE (AMINO ACID) (LEUCINE, LYSINE, ISOLEUCINE, VALINE, HISTIDINE, PHENYLALANINE, THREONINE, METHIONINE, TRYPTOPHAN, TYROSINE, N-ACETYL-TYROSINE, ARGININE, PROLINE, ALANINE, GLUTAMIC ACIDE, SERINE, GLYCINE, ASPARTIC ACID, TAURINE, CYSTEINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
Brand
PREMASOL - SULFITE-FREE (AMINO ACID)
Affected units
3,528

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 (2)

  • Lot #: P333617
  • Exp 4/30/17

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.