POTASSIUM CHLORIDE in D 5 1/2NS recalled over sterility concerns

Recall date

September 18, 2015

Source

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

Official notice title

Sentara Enterprises recalls POTASSIUM CHLORIDE in D 5 1/2NS, Packaged in a) 40 mEq KCL/LITER 1000ML Homepumps and b) 160 mEq KCL/LITER 500ML Homepu…

Recall number

D-0619-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Sentara Enterprises

Sold / distributed

U.S. Including: VA, NC

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Product sterility cannot be guaranteed.

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

What was recalled

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE in D 5 1/2NS, Packaged in a) 40 mEq KCL/LITER 1000ML Homepumps and b) 160 mEq KCL/LITER 500ML Homepumps, Rx Only. SENTARA HOME HEALTH SENTARA RX, 535 Independence Pkwy ste.300, Chesapeake, VA 23320-5176.