Lactated Ringer's Injection USP recall: Contamination
Lactated Ringer's Injection USP, packaged in a) 250 mL AVIVA Container, product code 6E2322B, NDC 0338-6307-02; b) 500 mL AVIVA Container, product code 6E2323, NDC 0338-6307-03; Rx only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA
Why was Lactated Ringer's Injection USP recalled?
Chemical Contamination: The IV solutions were packaged in AVIVA containers which may contain trace levels of cumene hydroperoxide (CHP).
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 #: a) C847749, Exp 11/12; C847897, Exp 12/12; C860668, Exp 04/13; b) C855445, Exp 09/13; C861492, Exp 12/13
- Product
- Lactated Ringer's Injection USP, packaged in a) 250 mL AVIVA Container, product code 6E2322B, NDC 0338-6307-02; b) 500 mL AVIVA Container, product code 6E2323, NDC 0338-6307-03; Rx only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA
- Recalling firm
- Baxter Healthcare Corp.
- Quantity
- 55,664 containers
- Distribution
- Nationwide and Puerto Rico
- Recall date
- October 3, 2012
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (drug)