Severity
Critical
FDA Drug recall · Reported May 31, 2017
Presence of Particulate Matter: human hair found within an internal sample syringe.
Hospira Inc. recalled Infant 25% DEXTROSE Injection, USP, 2.5 g (250 mg/mL), 10 mL Unit of Use Single-dose Syri… - a critical-severity action.
Infant 25% DEXTROSE Injection, USP, 2.5 g (250 mg/mL), 10 mL Unit of Use Single-dose Syri… was recalled by Hospira Inc. in May 31, 2017. Reason: Presence of Particulate Matter: human hair found within an internal sample syringe.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0862-2017 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Hospira Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Drug recall-Presence of Particulate Matter: human hair found within an internal sample syringe..
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0862-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-0862-2017) was formally reported on May 31, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on April 21, 2017. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Ongoing. Hospira Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Lake Forest, IL. Federal records list the affected scope as 71,550 syringes.
The documented reason for this recall is: Presence of Particulate Matter: human hair found within an internal sample syringe. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico. 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 14,287 drugs & medications recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
71,550 syringes
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
Infant 25% DEXTROSE Injection, USP, 2.5 g (250 mg/mL), 10 mL Unit of Use Single-dose Syringe per carton, Rx only, Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-1775-10
Presence of Particulate Matter: human hair found within an internal sample syringe.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | D-0862-2017 |
| Date reported | May 31, 2017 |
| Date initiated | April 21, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Hospira Inc. |
| Firm location | Lake Forest, IL |
| Affected scope | 71,550 syringes |
| Distribution | Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico |
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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