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FDA Drug recall · Reported July 3, 2013

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, Polyolefin Flexible Container, a) 500 mL (NDC 0409-7983-30), b) 1000 mL (NDC 0409-7983-48), c) 250 mL (NDC 0409-7983-02), d) 150 mL (NDC 0409-7983-61), Rx Only, by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Hospira, Inc is voluntarily recalling the products due to possible leaking bags.

Recall #
D-611-2013
Affected scope
2,137,660 units
Initiated
May 4, 2012
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Hospira Inc. recalled 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, Polyolefin Flexible Container, a) 500 mL (NDC 0409-7… - a moderate-severity action.

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, Polyolefin Flexible Container, a) 500 mL (NDC 0409-7… was recalled by Hospira Inc. in July 3, 2013. Reason: Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Hospira, Inc is voluntarily recalling the products due to possible leaking ba…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-611-2013 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Hospira Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Hospira, Inc is voluntarily recalling the products due to possible leaking ba….

Moderate
severity level
2.1M units
affected scope
Class II
classification
July 3, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-611-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-611-2013) was formally reported on July 3, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 4, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Hospira Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Lake Forest, IL. Federal records list the affected scope as 2,137,660 units, placing this recall in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps.

The documented reason for this recall is: Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Hospira, Inc is voluntarily recalling the products due to possible leaking bags. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Island, Libya, Saudi Arabia. Distribution scope 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, 5 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

2,137,660 units

Related Recalls

6

5 from same agency

Product description

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, Polyolefin Flexible Container, a) 500 mL (NDC 0409-7983-30), b) 1000 mL (NDC 0409-7983-48), c) 250 mL (NDC 0409-7983-02), d) 150 mL (NDC 0409-7983-61), Rx Only, by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045

Reason for recall

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Hospira, Inc is voluntarily recalling the products due to possible leaking bags.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number D-611-2013
Date reported July 3, 2013
Date initiated May 4, 2012
Recalling firm Hospira Inc.
Firm location Lake Forest, IL
Affected scope 2,137,660 units
Distribution Nationwide Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Island, Libya, Saudi Arabia

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

2,137,660 units units affected - million-unit bracket.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) ✓ This recall

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Drug record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, Polyolefin Flexible Container, a) 500 mL (NDC 0409-7983-30), b) 1000 mL (NDC 0409-7983-48), c) 250 mL (NDC 0409-7983-02), d) 150 mL (NDC 0409-7983-61), Rx Only, by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. Recalled by Hospira Inc.. Units affected: 2,137,660 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Hospira, Inc is voluntarily recalling the products due to possible leaking bags.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on July 3, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-611-2013.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Island, Libya, Saudi Arabia.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-611-2013) against your product. Visit the official FDA Drug website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Drug, reported July 3, 2013. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.