US Drug Recall Register
Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated May 8, 2020 (6 years ago)

LACTATED RINGER'S Injection, USP 1000 mL flexible container, Rx Only, Hospira, Inc., Lake…

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

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: confirmed customer complaint for the presence of particulate matter identified as iron oxide.

What was recalled

LACTATED RINGER'S Injection, USP 1000 mL flexible container, Rx Only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7953-09

Recalling firm
ICU Medical Inc
NDC code
0409-7953-09
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1270-2020

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.