Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-0957-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Baxter Healthcare Corp. |
| Report date | Jun 15, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Dec 15, 2015 |
| Quantity | 255,852 VIAFLEX Plastic Containers |
| Location | Deerfield, IL, United States |
Official product description
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 250 mL VIAFLEX Plastic Container Bag, Rx Only, Manufactured by Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015, NDC 0338-0049-02
Why the product was recalled
Presence of Particulate Matter: Confirmed customer compliants of finding an insect floating in the primary container of each product.
Distribution information
Nationwide
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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