Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, (0.325 mEq Mg++/mL) 40 mg/mL, 2 g Total, 50 mL recall — FDA D-0668-2016

Recall record at a glance

Official product description

Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, (0.325 mEq Mg++/mL) 40 mg/mL, 2 g Total, 50 mL Single-Dose Container bag, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-6729-24.

Why the product was recalled

Labeling: Incorrect Barcode: Primary bag labeling may be mislabeled with the wrong barcode which scans in as heparin sodium.

Distribution information

Nationwide

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Press Release.

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