US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Feb 26, 2013 (14 years ago)

Sodium Acetate Injection, USP, 40 mEq/20 ml (2 mEq/mL) 20 mL Single-Dose Fliptop, Rx…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Loose crimp applied to the fliptop vial.

What was recalled

Sodium Acetate Injection, USP, 40 mEq/20 ml (2 mEq/mL) 20 mL Single-Dose Fliptop, Rx only, HOSPIRA, INC. LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 USA, NDC 0409-7299-73

Recalling firm
Hospira Inc.
NDC code
0409-7299-73
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-316-2013

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.