Baxter Healthcare product recalled over sterility concerns

Recall date

March 23, 2015

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Baxter Healthcare Corp recalls 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 50 mL, VIAFLEX Plastic Container Multi Pack, Rx Only, Baxter Healthcare Corporatio…

Recall number

D-0429-2015

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Baxter Healthcare Corp

Sold / distributed

Nationwide and Singapore

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; increased complaints received for leaks

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 50 mL, VIAFLEX Plastic Container Multi Pack, Rx Only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL , Product code 2B1308, NDC 0338-0049-31