FDAClass IIJuly 10, 2013

Lidocaine Hydrochloride and 5% Dextrose Injection recall

Lidocaine Hydrochloride and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 2g VIAFLEX Plus Plastic Container, 500mL, Rx Only, Baxter, Deerfield, IL 60015

Why was Lidocaine Hydrochloride and 5% Dextrose Injection recalled?

Lack of Assurance of Sterilty: 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 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 #: Product code 2B0973: P279935, Exp 7/13

Product
Lidocaine Hydrochloride and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 2g VIAFLEX Plus Plastic Container, 500mL, Rx Only, Baxter, Deerfield, IL 60015
Recalling firm
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Quantity
N/A
Distribution
Nationwide & Puerto Rico
Recall date
July 10, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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