The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1210-2015·Announced 2015-07-15

Baxter Recalls 10% Dextrose Injection Bags Due to Metal Particulate Matter

Baxter Healthcare is recalling 18,324 bags of 10% Dextrose Injection due to the presence of metal particulate matter. The affected products were distributed in the US, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling 18,324 bags of 10% Dextrose Injection, USP, 250mL VIAFLEX Plastic bags. The recall was initiated due to the presence of particulate matter, specifically metal, in the product. The affected lots are C965558 and C963520, with an expiration date of 7/31/2016.

The recalled product was distributed in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda. The product is an intravenous prescription drug manufactured by Baxter Healthcare Corporation.

Healthcare providers and consumers should stop using the affected lots and contact Baxter Healthcare for further instructions or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
DEXTROSE (DEXTROSE MONOHYDRATE)
Brand
DEXTROSE
Affected units
18,324

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 #: C965558 and C963520
  • Exp 7/31/2016

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Baxter Healthcare Corp. 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.

See all 4 products in this recall →