PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

METRONIDazole Injection, USP 500 mg (5 mg/mL), 100 mL Bag, Rx only, Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045 (NDC 0409-7811-24)

Reported: March 27, 2013 Initiated: February 15, 2013 #D-206-2013

Product Description

METRONIDazole Injection, USP 500 mg (5 mg/mL), 100 mL Bag, Rx only, Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045 (NDC 0409-7811-24)

Reason for Recall

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: There is the potential for the solution to leak from the administrative port to the fill tube seal.

Details

Recalling Firm
Hospira Inc.
Units Affected
567,624 bags
Distribution
Nationwide.
Location
Lake Forest, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
METRONIDazole Injection, USP 500 mg (5 mg/mL), 100 mL Bag, Rx only, Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045 (NDC 0409-7811-24). Recalled by Hospira Inc.. Units affected: 567,624 bags.
Why was this product recalled?
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: There is the potential for the solution to leak from the administrative port to the fill tube seal.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on March 27, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-206-2013.