Magnesium Sulfate Injection, USP, 50%, 20mL, Single dose Fliptop Vial, For IV or IM use, Rx only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc. 4285 Wesleyan Blvd Rocky Mount, NC 27804 for Hospira, Inc. 275 N Field Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC 0409-2168-02

Failed pH Specifications: 12 month stability testing

Recall #: D-1232-2015
Affected scope: 106,900 vials
Initiated: May 19, 2015

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Hospira Inc. recalled Magnesium Sulfate Injection, USP, 50%, 20mL, Single dose Fliptop Vial, For IV or IM use, … - a low-severity action.

Magnesium Sulfate Injection, USP, 50%, 20mL, Single dose Fliptop Vial, For IV or IM use, … was recalled by Hospira Inc. in July 15, 2015. Reason: Failed pH Specifications: 12 month stability testing. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1232-2015 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Hospira Inc. issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Failed pH Specifications: 12 month stability testing.

Low
severity level: Class III
classification: July 15, 2015
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1232-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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 agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified low severity.

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Product description

Magnesium Sulfate Injection, USP, 50%, 20mL, Single dose Fliptop Vial, For IV or IM use, Rx only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc. 4285 Wesleyan Blvd Rocky Mount, NC 27804 for Hospira, Inc. 275 N Field Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC 0409-2168-02

Reason for recall

Failed pH Specifications: 12 month stability testing

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-1232-2015
Date reported	July 15, 2015
Date initiated	May 19, 2015
Recalling firm	Hospira Inc.
Firm location	Lake Forest, IL
Affected scope	106,900 vials
Distribution	U.S. Nationwide, Kuwait, Bahrain and Israel.

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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Why was this product recalled? ▼

Failed pH Specifications: 12 month stability testing

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on July 15, 2015. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-1232-2015.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: U.S. Nationwide, Kuwait, Bahrain and Israel..

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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