Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection — Class I drug recall D-0668-2016
Terminated recall by Hospira Inc., reported 2016-02-24, distributed nationwide. Labeling: Incorrect Barcode: Primary bag labeling may be mislabeled with the wrong barcode which scans in as h
| Recall number | D-0668-2016 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drug |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2016-01-05 |
| Classified | 2016-02-16 |
| Reported by FDA | 2016-02-24 |
| Terminated | 2017-09-28 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 213,600 bags |
| Reason classes | labeling |
| NDC | 00409-2050, 00409-2050-01, 00409-2050-20, 00409-3164, 00409-3164-01, 00409-3164-12, 00409-4121, 00409-4121-01, 00409-4121-24, 00409-5239, 00409-5239-01, 00409-5239-24, 00409-6729, 00409-6729-11, 00409-6729-23, 00409-6729-24, 00409-6729-41 |
| Lot numbers | 53-113-JT |
| Expiration dates | 2016-11-01 |
Product
Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, (0.325 mEq Mg++/mL) 40 mg/mL, 2 g Total, 50 mL Single-Dose Container bag, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-6729-24.
Reason for recall
Labeling: Incorrect Barcode: Primary bag labeling may be mislabeled with the wrong barcode which scans in as heparin sodium.
Machine access
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