US Drug Recall Register
Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Nov 21, 2013 (13 years ago)

5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 100 mL Single dose VIAFLEX plastic containers, Rx only…

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

Why it was recalled

Presence of Paticulate Matter; Baxter is issuing a voluntary recall for these IV solutions due to particulate matter found in the solution identified as polyester and cotton fibers, adhesive-like mixture, polyacetal particles, thermally degraded PVC, black polypropylene and human hair embedded in the plastic bag

What was recalled

5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 100 mL Single dose VIAFLEX plastic containers, Rx only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA, Product code 2B0089, NDC 0338-0017-38.

Recalling firm
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
NDC code
0338-0017-38
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1162-2014

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.