Potassium Chloride for Inj — Class II drug recall D-1261-2014
Terminated recall by Hospira Inc., reported 2014-04-30, distributed nationwide. Presence of Particulate; red and black particulate within the solution and embedded within the plastic vial id
| Recall number | D-1261-2014 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drug |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2014-03-27 |
| Classified | 2014-04-24 |
| Reported by FDA | 2014-04-30 |
| Terminated | 2015-06-30 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 255,900 vials |
| Reason classes | specification failure |
| Lot numbers | 22-127-DK |
Product
Potassium Chloride for Inj. Concentrate, USP, 40 mEq (2 mEq/mL), 20 mL Single-dose Fliptop Vial, For IV use, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA
Reason for recall
Presence of Particulate; red and black particulate within the solution and embedded within the plastic vial identified as iron oxide
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.