Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Labeling: Label Error On Declared Strength: Bags of Potassium Chloride 10 mEq per 100 mL were incorrectly overpouched with wraps labeled as Potassium Chloride Injection, 20 mEq per 100 mL.
Potassium Chloride Injection, 10mEq per 100mL, 100 mL Sterile single dose container bags, Rx only, Baxter USA, NDC 0338-0709-48, Product Code 2B0826.
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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