US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Apr 5, 2012 (14 years ago)

Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, 40 mg/mL (0.325 mEq Mg++/mL), 2 g total, 50 mL…

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

Why it was recalled

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

What 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.

Recalling firm
Hospira, Inc.
NDC code
0409-6729-24
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1390-2012

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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