The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0754-2023·Announced 2023-05-31

FDA Recalls HyperLyte CR Injection for Lack of Sterility Assurance

The FDA recalled HyperLyte CR Injection because the manufacturer could not assure the product met sterility requirements. The recall affects 554 bags distributed nationwide.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a sterile pharmaceutical injection where the FDA determined sterility could not be assured. Non-sterile injections present significant risk of serious infection. No illnesses or injuries are documented in the source. Per the rubric, theoretical risk-of-harm products without reported injury warrant a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc. is recalling HyperLyte CR Injection, 500 mL bags, after an FDA inspection determined the manufacturer could not assure the sterility of the product. The product is intended to be sterile. Lot numbers 37-874236 (expiration 06/20/2023) and 37-878694 (expiration 07/10/2023) are affected.

The recall covers 554 bags distributed nationwide in the United States. Healthcare providers and patients should discontinue use of the affected lots. Anyone with concerns about treatments received with this product should consult with their healthcare provider or pharmacist.

The recalled product

Product
HyperLyte CR Injection, 500 mL bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, 6580 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-8094-1, code 7128580941.
Manufacturer
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.
Hazard
  • sterility-failure
  • contamination-risk
  • infection-risk

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 (4)

  • Lot # 37-874236
  • Exp 06/20/2023
  • 37-878694
  • Exp 07/10/2023

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.