FDAClass IMay 20, 2015

Magnesium Sulfate in 5% Dextrose Injection recall: Labeling Error

MAGNESIUM SULFATE IN 5% DEXTROSE INJECTION, USP, 10 mg/mL; 100 mL bag, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-6727-23, UPC (01) 0…

Why was Magnesium Sulfate in 5% Dextrose Injection recalled?

Labeling: Wrong Bar Code: There is a potential for some units to be mislabeled with an incorrect barcode on the immediate container that scans as heparin sodium 2000 USP units/1000 mL in 0.9% in sodium chloride injection.

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?

Lot: 42-120-JT, Exp 01DEC2015

Product
MAGNESIUM SULFATE IN 5% DEXTROSE INJECTION, USP, 10 mg/mL; 100 mL bag, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-6727-23, UPC (01) 0…
Recalling firm
Hospira Inc.
Quantity
181,704 bags
Distribution
Nationwide
Recall date
May 20, 2015
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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