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FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Potassium Chloride Injection 20 mEq, 400 mEq/L, Packaged in 50 mL Bags, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7077-14

Reported: April 27, 2016 Initiated: March 8, 2016 #D-0832-2016

Product Description

Potassium Chloride Injection 20 mEq, 400 mEq/L, Packaged in 50 mL Bags, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7077-14

Reason for Recall

Chemical Contamination: Potential for contamination of the products with an aromatic hydrocarbon resin.

Details

Recalling Firm
Hospira Inc.
Units Affected
81888 bags
Distribution
US: Nationwide and Singapore
Location
Lake Forest, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Potassium Chloride Injection 20 mEq, 400 mEq/L, Packaged in 50 mL Bags, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7077-14. Recalled by Hospira Inc.. Units affected: 81888 bags.
Why was this product recalled?
Chemical Contamination: Potential for contamination of the products with an aromatic hydrocarbon resin.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on April 27, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0832-2016.