US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated May 19, 2015 (11 years ago)

Magnesium Sulfate Injection, USP, 50%, 20mL, Single dose Fliptop Vial, For IV or IM use…

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Failed pH Specifications: 12 month stability testing

What was recalled

Magnesium Sulfate Injection, USP, 50%, 20mL, Single dose Fliptop Vial, For IV or IM use, Rx only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc. 4285 Wesleyan Blvd Rocky Mount, NC 27804 for Hospira, Inc. 275 N Field Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC 0409-2168-02

Recalling firm
Hospira Inc.
NDC code
0409-2168-02
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1232-2015

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.

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