Hospira Inc. recalls 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 50mEq (1mEq/mL), 4.2 grams (84 mg/mL), 50 mL, Rx only, Hospira Inc, Lake Forest,…

Recall date

March 18, 2016

Source

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

Recall number

D-0865-2016

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Hospira Inc.

Sold / distributed

Nationwide

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: particulate matter identified as an insect in one vial.

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 50mEq (1mEq/mL), 4.2 grams (84 mg/mL), 50 mL, Rx only, Hospira Inc, Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-6625-02