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Hospira Inc.

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257 recalls on record · Latest: May 31, 2017

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#48 of 14,151 · 257 notices · 0.246% archive

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Hospira Inc. accounts for about 0.246% of the 104,423-notice archive on 257 distinct filings — a heavy share signal beside absolute volume. FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA notice stamps for this firm. Read with this firm → · Dominant category → · Similar-volume firm →

Where Hospira Inc. sits among 14,151 recalling firms

Hospira Inc. ranks 48th of 14,151 tracked firms by distinct recall-event count. Archive size reflects filing volume, not inherent product danger.

Hospira Inc. vs all firms by recall-notice count

Where this firm's archive sits among every tracked recalling manufacturer

257 48th of 14151 higher than 14,102 of 14,151 firms

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Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-13

Hospira Inc. in the notice-volume neighbourhood

Distinct federal recall events among this firm and nearest nationwide peers

notices

What this shows Hospira Inc. holds about 0.246% of archive notices alongside 257 distinct filings.

Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA filings aggregated by PlainRecalls As of September 2026

How the 257 notices break down

Same federal filing book as the hero total — split by issuing agency, no new counts.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 3, 2013

5% Dextrose and 0.45% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 1000 mL VisIV Container, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7926-48
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 3, 2013

1.5% Glycine Irrigation, USP, 3000 mL, Rx Only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 NDC 0409-7974-08
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 26, 2013

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 250 mL single dose Flexible Plastic Container, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA, NDC 0409-7983-02
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 12, 2013

DOBUTamine in 5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 250 mg Total, 1000 mcg/mL 250 mL bag, Rx only, HOPIRA, INC., LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 NDC 0409-2346-32
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 12, 2013

Diazepam Injection, USP 5 mg/mL, 10 mL, Multiple-dose fliptop vial, RX only, HOSPIRA, INC. LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 USA, NDC 0409-3213-12
FDA Drug Moderate May 15, 2013

Diazepam Injection, USP 5 mg/mL, 10 mL, Multiple-dose fliptop vial, RX only, HOSPIRA, INC. LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 USA, NDC 0409-3213-12
FDA Drug Moderate May 15, 2013

Furosemide Injection, USP, 40 mg/4mL (10 mg/mL), 4 ml Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, HOSPIRA, INC. LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 USA, NDC 0409-6102-04
FDA Drug Moderate May 15, 2013

QUELICIN (succinylcholine chloride) Injection, USP, 200 mg (20 mg/mL) 10 mL, Rx only, HOSPIRA, INC. LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 USA, , NDC 0409-6629-02
FDA Drug Moderate May 15, 2013

Sodium Acetate Injection, USP, 40 mEq/20 ml (2 mEq/mL) 20 mL Single-Dose Fliptop, Rx only, HOSPIRA, INC. LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 USA, NDC 0409-7299-73
FDA Drug Moderate May 8, 2013

Diazepam Injection, USP 5 mg/mL, 10 mL, Multiple-dose fliptop vial, RX only, HOSPIRA, INC. LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 USA, NDC 0409-3213-12
FDA Drug Moderate May 8, 2013

Preservative-Free MORPHINE Sulfate Injection, USP, 10 mg/10 mL (1 mg/mL) 10 mL vial, Rx only, HOSPIRA, INC, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 USA NDC 0409-3815-12
FDA Devices Critical May 8, 2013

GemStar Pump - Battery Product Usage: The GemStar Pump is a small and lightweight, single channel infusion device designed for use in the home, in the hospital, or anywhere electronic infusion is required. The GemStar Pump can be powered by AC mains adaptor, rechargeable battery pack, docking station, or two disposable AA alkaline batteries. When powered by batteries, The GemStar Pump is ideal for ambulatory patients.
FDA Devices Critical May 8, 2013

The GemStar Pump is a small and lightweight, single channel infusion device designed for use in the home, in the hospital, or anywhere electronic infusion is required. The GemStar Pump can be powered by AC mains adaptor, rechargeable battery pack, docking station, or two disposable AA alkaline batteries. When powered by batteries, The GemStar Pump is ideal for ambulatory patients. The GemStar Pump is a small and lightweight, single channel infusion device designed for use in the home, in the

FDA Devices Critical May 8, 2013

The GemStar Pump is a small and lightweight, single channel infusion device designed for use in the home, in the hospital, or anywhere electronic infusion is required. The GemStar Pump can be powered by AC mains adaptor, rechargeable battery pack, docking station, or two disposable AA alkaline batteries. When powered by batteries, The GemStar Pump is ideal for ambulatory patients. The GemStar Pump is a small and lightweight, single channel infusion device designed for use in the home, in the

FDA Devices Critical May 8, 2013

GemStar Pump - Battery Product Usage: The GemStar Pump is a small and lightweight, single channel infusion device designed for use in the home, in the hospital, or anywhere electronic infusion is required. The GemStar Pump can be powered by AC mains adaptor, rechargeable battery pack, docking station, or two disposable AA alkaline batteries. When powered by batteries, The GemStar Pump is ideal for ambulatory patients.
FDA Drug Moderate May 1, 2013

Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, 200 mg/20 mL (10 mg/mL), 20 mL Single patient infusion vial, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-4699-30.
FDA Drug Critical Apr 24, 2013

Lactated Ringer's and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 1000 mL flexible containers, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7929-09.
FDA Drug Critical Apr 24, 2013

Lactated Ringer's and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 1000 mL flexible container, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA; NDC 0409-7929-09.
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2013

The GemStar Pump is a small and lightweight, single channel infusion device designed for use in the home, in the hospital, or anywhere electronic infusion is required. The GemStar Pump can be powered by AC mains adaptor, rechargeable battery pack, docking station, or two disposable AA alkaline batteries. When powered by batteries, The GemStar Pump is ideal for ambulatory patients.
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2013

The GemStar Pump is a small and lightweight, single channel infusion device designed for use in the home, in the hospital, or anywhere electronic infusion is required. The GemStar Pump can be powered by AC mains adaptor, rechargeable battery pack, docking station, or two disposable AA alkaline batteries. When powered by batteries, The GemStar Pump is ideal for ambulatory patients.
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 10, 2013

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 50 mL, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7984-36 Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 3, 2013

Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, packaged in a) 5 x 20 mL Single patient infusion vials per carton, 200 mg/20 mL (10 mg/mL), NDC 0409-4699-30; b) 10 x 100 mL Single patient infusion vials per carton, 1 g/100 mL (10 mg/mL), NDC 0409-4699-24; Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA.
FDA Drug Low Apr 3, 2013

Lactated Ringer's Injection, USP, 1000 mL, Rx only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7953-09
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 27, 2013

METRONIDazole Injection, USP 500 mg (5 mg/mL), 100 mL Bag, Rx only, Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045 (NDC 0409-7811-24)
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 13, 2013

HEXTEND 6% Hetastarch in Lactated Electrolyte Injection, 500 mL, Rx only , MANUFACTURED AND DISTRIBUTED BY HOSPIRA, INC., LAKE FOREST, IL 60045, NDC 0409-1555-54
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 13, 2013

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 100 mL Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 NDC 0409-7984-23,
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 6, 2013

Furosemide Injection USP (10 mg/mL), 4 mL in 5 mL Fliptop Vial, Rx only, Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL --- NDC 0409-6102-04
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 6, 2013

0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation, USP, 3000 mL, Sterile, Non pyrogenic, Rx Only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7972-08
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2013

Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, packaged in a) 20 mL Single patient infusion vial, 200 mg/20 mL (10 mg/mL), NDC 0409-4699-30; b) 50 mL Single patient infusion vial, 500 mg/50 mL (10 mg/mL), NDC 0409-4699-33; c) 100 mL Single patient infusion vial, 1 g/100 mL (10 mg/mL), NDC 0409-4699-24; Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA
FDA Drug Critical Feb 13, 2013

Carboplatin Injection, 450 mg/45 mL (10 mg/mL), 45 mL, Cytotoxic Agent, Sterile, Multi-Dose Vial, Rx only, For IV Use, NDC 61703-339-50 (Hospira label) and NDC 61703-360-50 (Novaplus label), Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, Product of Australia.
FDA Drug Critical Feb 13, 2013

Carboplatin Injection, 600 mg/60 mL (10 mg/mL), 60 mL, Cytotoxic Agent, Sterile, Multi-Dose Vial, Rx only, For IV Use, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, Product of Australia, NDC 61703-339-56.
FDA Drug Moderate Jan 9, 2013

Epinephrine Injection USP, 1 mL, USP 1:1000 (1 mg/mL), SQ/IM, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL --- NDC 0409-7241-01
FDA Devices Moderate Jan 9, 2013

Plum A+ Hyperbaric Single Channel Infusion Pumps; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; list number 11005 Product Usage: The Plum A+ Hyperbaric Infusion System is exclusively designed for hyperbaric therapy in monospace and multiplace chambers.
FDA Devices Moderate Jan 9, 2013

Plum A+3 Triple Channel Infusion Pumps; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; the pumps were sold under the following configurations: a) list 12348 - software version 10.3; b) list 12618 - software version 11.3; c) list 20678 - Hospira MedNet software; Product Usage: The Plum A+3 is a dual-line triple channel volumetric infusion system that provides precise delivery of multiple i.v. therapies across the general spectrum of clinical care, including ICU/CCU, OR, PACU, ER, Med/Surg, Pediatrics, Out
FDA Devices Moderate Jan 9, 2013

Plum A+ Single Channel Infusion Pumps; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; the pumps were sold under the following configurations: a) list 11971; b) list 11973 - software version 10.3; c) list 12391 - software version 11.3; d) list 20679 - Hospira MedNet Software e) list 20792 - Hospira MedNet Software; Product Usage: The Plum A+ Infusion System is a dual-line volumetric infusion pump that provides precise delivery of multiple i.v. therapies across the general spectrum of clinical care, inclu
FDA Drug Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Nalbuphine HCl Injection, 20 mg/mL, 10 mL Multiple-dose Fliptop Vial, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-1467-01
FDA Drug Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 1% (10 mg/mL), 30 mL Single-dose Teartop Vial, packaged in 25-count vials per carton, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; NDC 0409-4279-02.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

Plum A+ Hyperbaric Single Channel Infusion Pumps with Hospira MedNet Software and a Connectivity Engine peripheral module that provides wired Ethernet and wireless local networking, allowing the MedNet software to download drug libraries to the infuser and enable the auto-programming feature; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; pump list number 11005, module list number 11006 Product Usage: The Plum A+ Hyperbaric Infusion System is exclusively designed for hyperbaric therapy in monospace

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

Plum A+ Single Channel Infusion Pumps with Hospira Mednet Software and a Connectivity Engine peripheral module that provides wired Ethernet and wireless local area networking, allowing the MedNet software to download drug libraries to the infuser and enable the auto-programming feature; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; pump list #20679 and 20792, module list number 20677. The Plum A+ Infusion System with Hospira MedNet Software and a Connectivity Engine peripheral module that provides wi
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

Plum A+ Single Channel Infusion Pumps with Plug-and-Play Modules that provide wired Ethernet and wireless local area networking; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; pump list number 11971, module list numbers 12101, 12102 and 12393; pump list number 11973, module list number 12380; pump list number 12391, module list numbers 12097 and 12680 Product Usage: The Plum A+ Infusion System is a dual-line volumetric infusion pump that provides precise delivery of multiple i.v. therapies across the

FDA Drug Critical Oct 31, 2012

HYDROmorphone HCl Injection, USP, 2 mg/mL, 1 mL fill in a 2.5 mL Carpuject prefilled cartridge unit, packaged in 10-count Carpujects per carton, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-1312-30, Barcode (01) 1 030409 131230 9 (carton), (01) 0 030409 131230 2 (cartridge unit).
FDA Devices Critical Oct 31, 2012

Symbiq One Channel Infuser; an Rx medical device infusion pump used to administer I.V. fluids; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA, Made in Costa Rica; List Number 16026-01 Device is a general purpose infusion pump designed to deliver fluids, solutions, medications, agents, nutritionals, electrolytes, blood and blood products for parenteral, enteral, intravenous, intra-arterial, subcutaneous, epidural
FDA Devices Critical Oct 31, 2012

Symbiq Two Channel Infuser; an Rx medical device infusion pump used to administer I.V. fluids; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA, Made in Costa Rica; List Number 16027-01 Device is a general purpose infusion pump designed to deliver fluids, solutions, medications, agents, nutritionals, electrolytes, blood and blood products for parenteral, enteral, intravenous, intra-arterial, subcutaneous, epidural
FDA Drug Moderate Oct 3, 2012

Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, packaged in a) 20 mL Single patient infusion vial, 200 mg/20 mL (10 mg/mL), NDC 0409-4699-30; b) 50 mL Single patient infusion vial, 500 mg/50 mL (10 mg/mL), NDC 0409-4699-33; c) 100 mL Single patient infusion vial, 1 g/100 mL (10 mg/mL), NDC 0409-4699-24; Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 26, 2012

Paclitaxel Injection, 6 mg/mL, 50 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx only, antineoplastic/cytotoxic agent; Manufactured for Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, Product of Australia; N DC 61703-342-50
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 26, 2012

Methotrexate Injection, USP, 25 mg/mL, 40 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx only, antineoplastic/cytotoxic agent; Manufactured for Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, Product of Australia; NDC 61703-408-41
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 26, 2012

Carboplatin Injection, 10 mg/mL, 45 mL Multi-Dose Vial, Rx only, antineoplastic/cytotoxic agent; Manufactured for Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, Product of Australia, NDC 61703-339-50 (Hospira label), NDC 61703-360-50 (Novoplus label)
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 26, 2012

Cytarabine Injection, 20 mg/mL, 50 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx only, antineoplastic/cytotoxic agent; Manufactured for Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, Product of Australia; NDC 61703-303-46
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2012

Empty Evacuated Container 250 mL and 1000 mL. Empty Evacuated containers are used for mixing compatible medications or blood collections.
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 19, 2012

Sterile Empty Vial and Injector (30mL PCA vial), Rx only, One/List No. 6021-03, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. For use with a compatible Hospira PCA pump set with injector and a compatible Hospira infusion device.

Hospira Inc. carries an outsized archive share

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many federal recall notices name Hospira Inc.? ▼
PlainRecalls indexes 257 distinct federal recall events naming Hospira Inc., aggregated from FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA filings (archive as of September 2026). That count is an issuance inventory, not a hazard score.
Where does Hospira Inc. sit among other recalling firms? ▼
Hospira Inc. ranks #48 of 14,151 by distinct recall-event count among 14,151 firms in this archive (99th percentile of firms with fewer notices). Rank tracks filing frequency, not product danger.
Which agency issues most of Hospira Inc.'s notices? ▼
FDA Drug accounts for 149 of this firm's 257 indexed notices across 2 issuing agencies.
What product category dominates Hospira Inc.'s filing book? ▼
Filings for Hospira Inc. span 3 product categories, led by drugs. Browse that category archive for peer firms and related notices.
Is a higher notice count more dangerous? ▼
No. Archive size reflects how often federal agencies publish recalls naming the firm — reporting volume, coverage, and product range all move the number. Always verify the individual notice with the issuing agency before acting on a specific product.
Hospira Inc.: 257 federal recall notices aggregated from FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA filings (lead agency FDA Drug). Verify individual notices with FDA directly before acting on a specific recall.

Firm-level totals aggregate distinct federal recall events naming Hospira Inc.; individual notices remain authoritative on each linked recall page.

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