US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Sep 18, 2015 (11 years ago)

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE in D 5 1/2NS, Packaged in a) 40 mEq KCL/LITER 1000ML Homepumps and b)…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Product sterility cannot be guaranteed.

What was recalled

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE in D 5 1/2NS, Packaged in a) 40 mEq KCL/LITER 1000ML Homepumps and b) 160 mEq KCL/LITER 500ML Homepumps, Rx Only. SENTARA HOME HEALTH SENTARA RX, 535 Independence Pkwy ste.300, Chesapeake, VA 23320-5176.

Recalling firm
Sentara Enterprises
Origin
VA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0619-2016

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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