Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection recalled over labeling errors

Recall date

January 5, 2016

Source

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

Official notice title

Hospira Inc. recalls Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, (0.325 mEq Mg++/mL) 40 mg/mL, 2 g Total, 50 mL Single-Dose Container bag, Hos…

Recall number

D-0668-2016

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Hospira Inc.

Sold / distributed

Nationwide

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Incorrect Barcode: Primary bag labeling may be mislabeled with the wrong barcode which scans in as heparin sodium.

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

Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, (0.325 mEq Mg++/mL) 40 mg/mL, 2 g Total, 50 mL Single-Dose Container bag, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-6729-24.