US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated May 21, 2013 (13 years ago)

5% Dextrose Injection, USP, in VIAFLEX Plastic Container Multi Pack, Rx Only, a) 50 mL…

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

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Specific lot numbers of these products have been identified for potential administration port leakage. The potential for leakage is the result of a manufacturing issue which occurred during the sealing of the closure assembly at the administration port.

What was recalled

5% Dextrose Injection, USP, in VIAFLEX Plastic Container Multi Pack, Rx Only, a) 50 mL (NDC 0338-0017-31), b) 100 mL (NDC 0338-0017-38), Baxter, Deerfield, IL 60015

Recalling firm
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
NDC code
0338-0017-31
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-625-2013

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.