PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Critical Class I Terminated

MAGNESIUM SULFATE IN 5% DEXTROSE INJECTION, USP, 10 mg/mL; 100 mL bag, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-6727-23, UPC (01) 0 030409 672723 1.

Reported: May 20, 2015 Initiated: March 6, 2015 #D-1076-2015

Product Description

MAGNESIUM SULFATE IN 5% DEXTROSE INJECTION, USP, 10 mg/mL; 100 mL bag, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-6727-23, UPC (01) 0 030409 672723 1.

Reason for Recall

Labeling: Wrong Bar Code: There is a potential for some units to be mislabeled with an incorrect barcode on the immediate container that scans as heparin sodium 2000 USP units/1000 mL in 0.9% in sodium chloride injection.

Details

Recalling Firm
Hospira Inc.
Units Affected
181,704 bags
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
Lake Forest, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
MAGNESIUM SULFATE IN 5% DEXTROSE INJECTION, USP, 10 mg/mL; 100 mL bag, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-6727-23, UPC (01) 0 030409 672723 1.. Recalled by Hospira Inc.. Units affected: 181,704 bags.
Why was this product recalled?
Labeling: Wrong Bar Code: There is a potential for some units to be mislabeled with an incorrect barcode on the immediate container that scans as heparin sodium 2000 USP units/1000 mL in 0.9% in sodium chloride injection.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on May 20, 2015. Severity: Critical. Recall number: D-1076-2015.