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.
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