Potassium Chloride for Inj. Concentrate recall: Particulate Matter
Potassium Chloride for Inj. Concentrate, USP, 40 mEq (2 mEq/mL), 20 mL Single-dose Fliptop Vial, For IV use, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL…
Why was Potassium Chloride for Inj. Concentrate recalled?
Presence of Particulate; red and black particulate within the solution and embedded within the plastic vial identified as iron oxide
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 22-127-DK
- Product
- Potassium Chloride for Inj. Concentrate, USP, 40 mEq (2 mEq/mL), 20 mL Single-dose Fliptop Vial, For IV use, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL…
- Recalling firm
- Hospira Inc.
- Quantity
- 255,900 vials
- Distribution
- Nationwide
- Recall date
- April 30, 2014
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (drug)