The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0777-2023·Announced 2023-06-07

Sodium Chloride Injection Recalled Due to Storage Temperature Exposure Risk

Fresenius Medical Care is recalling Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection due to potential storage temperature exposure that may compromise sterility. The affected product includes 53,424 bags distributed to clinics in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia.

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: FDA Class II recall of a sterile injectable with potential compromised sterility due to storage temperature exposure. No illnesses or injuries reported. Meets Score 3 criteria: risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. is recalling Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection, USP in 1000 mL bags. The recall affects 53,424 bags distributed to 32 clinics located in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia. The affected lots are 23AU05030 (expiration 01/13/2024) and 23AU05035 (expiration 01/15/2024).

The product was potentially exposed to below-recommended storage temperatures, which may cause leaks in the packaging. This exposure creates a potential lack of assurance of product sterility.

Patients who may have received this product should consult their healthcare provider. Healthcare facilities should stop using the affected product immediately and contact Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
SODIUM CHLORIDE (SODIUM CHLORIDE)
Brand
SODIUM CHLORIDE
Manufacturer
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Hazard
  • sterility-compromise
  • contamination-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 # 23AU05030
  • Exp 01/13/2024
  • 23AU05035
  • Exp 01/15/2024

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

  • NC
  • SC
  • VA