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FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection (0.325 mEq Mg++/mL) 40 mg/mL, 20 g Total, 500 mL Single-Dose Container bag, Rx only, Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA, NDC 0409-6729-03.

Reported: October 17, 2018 Initiated: October 3, 2018 #D-0015-2019

Product Description

Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection (0.325 mEq Mg++/mL) 40 mg/mL, 20 g Total, 500 mL Single-Dose Container bag, Rx only, Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA, NDC 0409-6729-03.

Reason for Recall

Correct Labeled Product Mispack: confirmed report involving a single unit of properly labeled Heparin in 0.45% Sodium Chloride for Injection (NDC 0409-7651-03, Lot 87903FW) that was found inside a case of Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection.

Details

Recalling Firm
Pfizer Inc.
Units Affected
94,752 bags
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico
Location
New York, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection (0.325 mEq Mg++/mL) 40 mg/mL, 20 g Total, 500 mL Single-Dose Container bag, Rx only, Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA, NDC 0409-6729-03.. Recalled by Pfizer Inc.. Units affected: 94,752 bags.
Why was this product recalled?
Correct Labeled Product Mispack: confirmed report involving a single unit of properly labeled Heparin in 0.45% Sodium Chloride for Injection (NDC 0409-7651-03, Lot 87903FW) that was found inside a case of Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on October 17, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0015-2019.