FDA recall record

Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, 4g/100 mL (40mg/mL) IV bag recall — FDA D-0478-2026

Product mix up: a foil pouch labeled "Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, 4 g/100 mL" actually contained an IV bag of Tranexamic Acid instead.

Class Iclassification
D-0478-2026official record ID
Apr 8, 2026report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-0478-2026
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass I
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmAmneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Report dateApr 8, 2026
Recall initiation dateMar 18, 2026
Quantity784 (12x100mL) cartons
LocationBridgewater, NJ, United States

Official product description

Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, 4g/100 mL (40mg/mL) IV bag, further packaged in cartons of 12 x 100 mL IV bags, Rx only, Manufactured by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad, 382110, India, Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, NDC 70121-1720-3.

Why the product was recalled

Product mix up: a foil pouch labeled "Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, 4 g/100 mL" actually contained an IV bag of Tranexamic Acid instead.

Distribution information

U.S.A. Nationwide

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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