Drug Enforcement D-184-2013

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: There is the potential for the solution to leak from the seal of the fill tube to the bag.

Status

Terminated

Classification

Class II

Report Date

March 13, 2013

Termination Date

March 31, 2015

Product Information

Product description
HEXTEND 6% Hetastarch in Lactated Electrolyte Injection, 500 mL, Rx only , MANUFACTURED AND DISTRIBUTED BY HOSPIRA, INC., LAKE FOREST, IL 60045, NDC 0409-1555-54
Product quantity
11,412 bags
Reason for recall
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: There is the potential for the solution to leak from the seal of the fill tube to the bag.
Recall initiation reason
Initial firm notification
Letter
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Location & Firm

Recalling firm
Hospira Inc.
Address
275 N Field Dr, N/A

United States
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Status date

Codes & Dates

Recall number
D-184-2013
Event ID
63522
Recall initiation date
October 22, 2012
Center classification date
March 5, 2013
Code info
Lot # 10-199-JT Exp. 10/13
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