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FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, in MINI-BAG Plus Container, a) 50 mL (NDC 0338-0553-11), b) 100 mL (NDC 0338-0553-18), Rx Only, Baxter, Deerfield, IL 60015

Reported: July 10, 2013 Initiated: May 21, 2013 #D-624-2013

Product Description

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, in MINI-BAG Plus Container, a) 50 mL (NDC 0338-0553-11), b) 100 mL (NDC 0338-0553-18), Rx Only, Baxter, Deerfield, IL 60015

Reason for Recall

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Specific lot numbers of these products have been identified for potential administration port leakage. The potential for leakage is the result of a manufacturing issue which occurred during the sealing of the closure assembly at the administration port.

Details

Recalling Firm
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Units Affected
845,520 units
Distribution
Nationwide & Puerto Rico
Location
Deerfield, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, in MINI-BAG Plus Container, a) 50 mL (NDC 0338-0553-11), b) 100 mL (NDC 0338-0553-18), Rx Only, Baxter, Deerfield, IL 60015. Recalled by Baxter Healthcare Corp.. Units affected: 845,520 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Specific lot numbers of these products have been identified for potential administration port leakage. The potential for leakage is the result of a manufacturing issue which occurred during the sealing of the closure assembly at the administration port.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on July 10, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-624-2013.