Potassium Chloride for Inj. Concentrate, USP, 40 mEq (2 mEq/mL), 20 mL Single-dose Fliptop Vial, For IV use, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA
Reported: April 30, 2014 Initiated: March 27, 2014 #D-1261-2014
Product Description
Potassium Chloride for Inj. Concentrate, USP, 40 mEq (2 mEq/mL), 20 mL Single-dose Fliptop Vial, For IV use, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA
Reason for Recall
Presence of Particulate; red and black particulate within the solution and embedded within the plastic vial identified as iron oxide
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Hospira Inc.
- Units Affected
- 255,900 vials
- Distribution
- Nationwide
- Location
- Lake Forest, IL
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Potassium Chloride for Inj. Concentrate, USP, 40 mEq (2 mEq/mL), 20 mL Single-dose Fliptop Vial, For IV use, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA. Recalled by Hospira Inc.. Units affected: 255,900 vials.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Presence of Particulate; red and black particulate within the solution and embedded within the plastic vial identified as iron oxide
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on April 30, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1261-2014.
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