Hospira Inc. recalls Magnesium Sulfate Injection, USP, 50%, 20mL, Single dose Fliptop Vial, For IV or IM use, Rx only, Manufactured by Hospi…

Recall date

May 19, 2015

Source

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

Recall number

D-1232-2015

FDA classification

Class III

Brand / firm

Hospira Inc.

Sold / distributed

U.S. Nationwide, Kuwait, Bahrain and Israel.

Why it was recalled

Failed pH Specifications: 12 month stability testing

Class III means the product violates regulations but is not likely to cause harm.

What was recalled

Magnesium Sulfate Injection, USP, 50%, 20mL, Single dose Fliptop Vial, For IV or IM use, Rx only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc. 4285 Wesleyan Blvd Rocky Mount, NC 27804 for Hospira, Inc. 275 N Field Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC 0409-2168-02