The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0827-2016·Announced 2016-04-27

Hospira Recalls Dextrose Injection Bags Due to Chemical Contamination Risk

Hospira is recalling 11,256 bags of Dextrose Injection, USP, 70% due to potential contamination with an aromatic hydrocarbon resin.

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, which typically corresponds to a moderate severity where adverse health consequences are temporary or medically reversible. No specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Hospira, Inc. is recalling 11,256 bags of Dextrose Injection, USP, 70%, packaged as 500 mL in 1000 mL bags. The product is identified by NDC 0409-7918-19, Lot# 48-010-JT, and an expiration date of 12/16.

The recall was initiated due to a potential for contamination of the products with an aromatic hydrocarbon resin. This is a Class II recall, indicating that use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The affected product was distributed nationwide in the United States and in Singapore. Healthcare providers and facilities should stop using the recalled product and contact Hospira for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Dextrose Injection, USP, 70%, Packaged as 500 mL in 1000 mL Bag, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7918-19, Barcode (01) 0 030409 791819 5
Manufacturer
Hospira Inc.
Category
Drug — Injectable Solution
Hazard
Affected units
11,256

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# 48-010-JT
  • Exp 12/16

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Hospira 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.

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