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FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Metronidazole Injection USP, RTU, 500 mg/100mL in Viaflex Plus Container, Baxter, Deerfield, IL 60015, NDC 0338-1055-48

Reported: July 10, 2013 Initiated: May 21, 2013 #D-629-2013

Product Description

Metronidazole Injection USP, RTU, 500 mg/100mL in Viaflex Plus Container, Baxter, Deerfield, IL 60015, NDC 0338-1055-48

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
172,296 units
Distribution
Nationwide & Puerto Rico
Location
Deerfield, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Metronidazole Injection USP, RTU, 500 mg/100mL in Viaflex Plus Container, Baxter, Deerfield, IL 60015, NDC 0338-1055-48. Recalled by Baxter Healthcare Corp.. Units affected: 172,296 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-629-2013.