Hospira Recalls Empty Evacuated Containers Due to Embedded Iron Oxide Glass Defect
Hospira Inc. is recalling 191,094 units of Empty Evacuated Containers (250 mL and 1000 mL) because an embedded iron oxide glass defect may break off into the solution.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls involving potential physical hazards that could cause injury are categorized as Severe.
Plain-English summary
Hospira Inc. is recalling 191,094 units of Empty Evacuated Containers in 250 mL and 1000 mL sizes. These containers are used for mixing compatible medications or blood collections. The recall is due to an embedded iron oxide glass defect which has the potential to break off into the solution.
The affected lots include 250 mL sizes with lot numbers 11179DW, 11195DW, and 93854DW, and 1000 mL sizes with lot numbers 92835DW, 96090DW, and 96098DW. The distribution pattern includes the United States (nationwide) as well as Saudi Arabia, Canada, and Barbados.
This recall is classified as Class II by the FDA. Users should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed in the recall notice and stop using any affected units.
The recalled product
- Product
- Empty Evacuated Container 250 mL and 1000 mL. Empty Evacuated containers are used for mixing compatible medications or blood collections.
- Manufacturer
- Hospira Inc.
- Affected units
- 191,094
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 (10)
- 250 mL size - Lot 11179DW
- Exp
- Date 1NOV2013
- 11195DW
- Exp. Date 1NOV2013 and 93854DW
- Exp. Date 1SEP2012 - 1000 mL size - Lot 92835DW
- Exp. Date 1AUG2012
- Lot 96090DW
- Exp. Date 1DEC2012
- and Lot 96098DW
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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