Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Labeling: Label Error on Declared Strength-The overwrap label may incorrectly identify the product as POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Inj. 10 mEq instead of POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Inj. 20 mEq
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Inj., 20 mEq total in 50 mL Flexible Container, Highly concentrated 400 mEq/L, Rx Only, ICU Medical, Inc., Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045, USA, NDC# 0990-7077-14
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.
Reason Presence of Foreign Substance: presence of particles and white flakes in the reconstituted bottles.
Reason shortfill; reports of empty capsules.
Reason Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in products
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
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