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FDA Drug Low Class III Terminated

Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, 40 mg/mL (0.325 mEq Mg++/mL), 2 g total, 50 mL Flexible Container, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; NDC 0409-6729-24.

Reported: June 27, 2012 Initiated: April 5, 2012 #D-1390-2012

Product Description

Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, 40 mg/mL (0.325 mEq Mg++/mL), 2 g total, 50 mL Flexible Container, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; NDC 0409-6729-24.

Reason for Recall

Superpotent (Single Ingredient) Drug: Above specification assay results for percentage of magnesium sulfate.

Details

Recalling Firm
Hospira, Inc.
Units Affected
164,568 containers
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
Lake Forest, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, 40 mg/mL (0.325 mEq Mg++/mL), 2 g total, 50 mL Flexible Container, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; NDC 0409-6729-24.. Recalled by Hospira, Inc.. Units affected: 164,568 containers.
Why was this product recalled?
Superpotent (Single Ingredient) Drug: Above specification assay results for percentage of magnesium sulfate.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on June 27, 2012. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-1390-2012.