FDAClass IApril 10, 2019

8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection recall: Particulate Matter

8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 50 mEq (1 mEq/mL) 4.2 grams (84 mg/mL) 50 mL Single-dose fliptop vial, 25 vials per carton, Rx only Hospira…

Why was 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection recalled?

Presence of Particulate Matter; glass particulates

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lots: 79-238-EV Exp. 1 July 2019; 79-240-EV Exp. 1 July 2019; 80-088-EV Exp. 1 August 2019

Product
8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 50 mEq (1 mEq/mL) 4.2 grams (84 mg/mL) 50 mL Single-dose fliptop vial, 25 vials per carton, Rx only Hospira…
Recalling firm
Pfizer Inc.
Quantity
283,400 vials
Distribution
United States and Puerto Rico
Recall date
April 10, 2019
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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