PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

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.