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FDA Drug recall · Reported October 16, 2019

Sodium Chloride Injection USP 0.9%, packaged in 1 - 125 mL Ultraject Prefilled Syringe For Power Injection per carton, RFID Technology, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Liebel-Flarshelm Company, LLC., Raleigh, NC 27616; NDC 0019-1188-27.

Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: RFID formatting error which reads product in Ultraject syringe as expired and will not allow injection of product by the Optivantage injector.

Recall #
D-0138-2020
Affected scope
3140 syringes
Initiated
September 13, 2019
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Guerbet LLC recalled Sodium Chloride Injection USP 0.9%, packaged in 1 - 125 mL Ultraject Prefilled Syringe Fo… - a low-severity action.

Sodium Chloride Injection USP 0.9%, packaged in 1 - 125 mL Ultraject Prefilled Syringe Fo… was recalled by Guerbet LLC in October 16, 2019. Reason: Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: RFID formatting error which reads product in Ultraject syringe as expired…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0138-2020 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Guerbet LLC issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: RFID formatting error which reads product in Ultraject syringe as expired….

Low
severity level
Class III
classification
October 16, 2019
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0138-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-0138-2020) was formally reported on October 16, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 13, 2019. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Guerbet LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Princeton, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 3140 syringes.

The documented reason for this recall is: Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: RFID formatting error which reads product in Ultraject syringe as expired and will not allow injection of product by the Optivantage injector. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide in the USA. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Low

Affected scope

3140 syringes

Related Recalls

6

5 from same agency

Product description

Sodium Chloride Injection USP 0.9%, packaged in 1 - 125 mL Ultraject Prefilled Syringe For Power Injection per carton, RFID Technology, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Liebel-Flarshelm Company, LLC., Raleigh, NC 27616; NDC 0019-1188-27.

Reason for recall

Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: RFID formatting error which reads product in Ultraject syringe as expired and will not allow injection of product by the Optivantage injector.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Low (Class III)
Status Terminated
Recall number D-0138-2020
Date reported October 16, 2019
Date initiated September 13, 2019
Recalling firm Guerbet LLC
Firm location Princeton, NJ
Affected scope 3140 syringes
Distribution Nationwide in the USA

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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  • Check the recall number (D-0138-2020) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Sodium Chloride Injection USP 0.9%, packaged in 1 - 125 mL Ultraject Prefilled Syringe For Power Injection per carton, RFID Technology, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Liebel-Flarshelm Company, LLC., Raleigh, NC 27616; NDC 0019-1188-27.. Recalled by Guerbet LLC. Units affected: 3140 syringes.
Why was this product recalled?
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: RFID formatting error which reads product in Ultraject syringe as expired and will not allow injection of product by the Optivantage injector.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on October 16, 2019. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-0138-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide in the USA.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-0138-2020) against your product. Visit the official FDA Drug website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Drug, reported October 16, 2019. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.