US Drug Recall Register
Class I · High risk Ongoing Initiated Apr 21, 2017 (9 years ago)

Infant 25% DEXTROSE Injection, USP, 2.5 g (250 mg/mL), 10 mL Unit of Use Single-dose…

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: human hair found within an internal sample syringe.

What was recalled

Infant 25% DEXTROSE Injection, USP, 2.5 g (250 mg/mL), 10 mL Unit of Use Single-dose Syringe per carton, Rx only, Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-1775-10

Recalling firm
Hospira Inc.
NDC code
0409-1775-10
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0862-2017

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.