Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-0030-2018 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Baxter Healthcare Corporation |
| Report date | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Recall initiation date | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Quantity | 910 bags |
| Location | Deerfield, IL, United States |
Official product description
Intralipid 20%, A 20% I.V. Fat Emulsion, 100 ml bag, Rx only, Manufactured by Fresenius Kabi, Uppsala, Sweden for Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA, NDC 0338-0519-58
Why the product was recalled
Temperature Abuse: A portion of this product lot was exposed to subfreezing temperatures, which is outside of the acceptable storage range listed on the product labeling, during transit to a distribution facility.
Distribution information
Impacted shipment sent to Wholesalers, Medical Facilities and Physicians in CA and NV, but could have been further distributed Nationwide in the USA.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
What to do next
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