Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-1606-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Baxter Healthcare Corp |
| Report date | Oct 1, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Sep 8, 2014 |
| Quantity | 148632 bags |
| Location | Deerfield, IL, United States |
Official product description
Potassium Chloride Injection, 10 mEq per 100 mL, Highly Concentrated (100 mEq/L), 100 mL Sterile single dose container bags, Rx only, Baxter USA, product code 2B0826, NDC 0338-0709-48.
Why the product was recalled
Correct Labeled Product Mispack: Shipping cartons labeled as containing Potassium Chloride injection actually contained bags labeled and containing Gentamicin Sulfate injection inside.
Distribution information
Nationwide
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
What to do next
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