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FDA Drug recall · Reported March 25, 2020

Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection, USP, 1000 mL bags, Rx only, Manufactured by: Fresenius Medical Care North America, Waltham, MA 02451

CGMP Deviation: Chemical indicators were not positioned properly during sterilization process.

Recall #
D-1064-2020
Affected scope
32,592 bags
Initiated
March 5, 2020
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Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. recalled Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection, USP, 1000 mL bags, Rx only, Manufactured by: Fresenius Me… - a moderate-severity action.

Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection, USP, 1000 mL bags, Rx only, Manufactured by: Fresenius Me… was recalled by Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. in March 25, 2020. Reason: CGMP Deviation: Chemical indicators were not positioned properly during sterilization process.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1064-2020 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-CGMP Deviation: Chemical indicators were not positioned properly during sterilization process..

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
March 25, 2020
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1064-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-1064-2020) was formally reported on March 25, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 5, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Waltham, MA. Federal records list the affected scope as 32,592 bags.

The documented reason for this recall is: CGMP Deviation: Chemical indicators were not positioned properly during sterilization process. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Product was distributed throughout the United States.. 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

Moderate

Affected scope

32,592 bags

Related Recalls

6

5 from same agency

Product description

Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection, USP, 1000 mL bags, Rx only, Manufactured by: Fresenius Medical Care North America, Waltham, MA 02451

Reason for recall

CGMP Deviation: Chemical indicators were not positioned properly during sterilization process.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number D-1064-2020
Date reported March 25, 2020
Date initiated March 5, 2020
Recalling firm Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Firm location Waltham, MA
Affected scope 32,592 bags
Distribution Product was distributed throughout the United States.

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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  • 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 0.9% Injection, USP, 1000 mL bags, Rx only, Manufactured by: Fresenius Medical Care North America, Waltham, MA 02451. Recalled by Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.. Units affected: 32,592 bags.
Why was this product recalled?
CGMP Deviation: Chemical indicators were not positioned properly during sterilization process.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on March 25, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1064-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Product was distributed throughout the United States..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-1064-2020) 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 March 25, 2020. 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.