Drug Enforcement D-0336-2024

Incorrect product concentration on the overwrap label: The overwrap label incorrectly identified the product strength as 4 mg / 250 mL; however, the primary bag label correctly identified the product strength as 8 mg / 250 mL.

Status

Ongoing

Classification

Class II

Report Date

February 28, 2024

Termination Date

Product Information

Product description
Norepinephrine Bitartrate in 5% Dextrose Injection, 8 mg/ 250 mL (32 mcg/mL), For Intravenous Infusion Only, 250 mL vial, Rx Only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015. Made in Ireland. NDC: 0338-0108-20
Product quantity
13,000 bags
Reason for recall
Incorrect product concentration on the overwrap label: The overwrap label incorrectly identified the product strength as 4 mg / 250 mL; however, the primary bag label correctly identified the product strength as 8 mg / 250 mL.
Recall initiation reason
Initial firm notification
Letter
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Location & Firm

Recalling firm
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Address
1 Baxter Pkwy, N/A

United States
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Status date

Codes & Dates

Recall number
D-0336-2024
Event ID
93843
Recall initiation date
January 23, 2024
Center classification date
February 16, 2024
Code info
Lot 23I21G64; Exp. 07/31/2024
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