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FDA Drug recall · Reported June 1, 2016

8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 50mEq (1mEq/mL), 4.2 grams (84 mg/mL), 50 mL, Rx only, Hospira Inc, Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-6625-02

Presence of Particulate Matter: particulate matter identified as an insect in one vial.

Recall #
D-0865-2016
Affected scope
72,000 units
Initiated
March 18, 2016
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Hospira Inc. recalled 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 50mEq (1mEq/mL), 4.2 grams (84 mg/mL), 50 mL, Rx o… - a critical-severity action.

8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 50mEq (1mEq/mL), 4.2 grams (84 mg/mL), 50 mL, Rx o… was recalled by Hospira Inc. in June 1, 2016. Reason: Presence of Particulate Matter: particulate matter identified as an insect in one vial.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0865-2016 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Hospira Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Drug recall-Presence of Particulate Matter: particulate matter identified as an insect in one vial..

Critical
severity level
72K units
affected scope
Class I
classification
June 1, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0865-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-0865-2016) was formally reported on June 1, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 18, 2016. 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 72,000 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: Presence of Particulate Matter: particulate matter identified as an insect in one vial. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide. 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

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

72,000 units

Related Recalls

6

5 from same agency

Product description

8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 50mEq (1mEq/mL), 4.2 grams (84 mg/mL), 50 mL, Rx only, Hospira Inc, Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-6625-02

Reason for recall

Presence of Particulate Matter: particulate matter identified as an insect in one vial.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Ongoing
Recall number D-0865-2016
Date reported June 1, 2016
Date initiated March 18, 2016
Recalling firm Hospira Inc.
Firm location Lake Forest, IL
Affected scope 72,000 units
Distribution Nationwide

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

Scale of Impact

72,000 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (D-0865-2016) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status with FDA Drug before acting, recall details can be updated.
  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Drug record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 50mEq (1mEq/mL), 4.2 grams (84 mg/mL), 50 mL, Rx only, Hospira Inc, Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-6625-02. Recalled by Hospira Inc.. Units affected: 72,000 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Presence of Particulate Matter: particulate matter identified as an insect in one vial.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on June 1, 2016. Severity: Critical. Recall number: D-0865-2016.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-0865-2016) 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 June 1, 2016. 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.