Class III · Low risk Ongoing
Magnesium Chloride
Reason Subpotent drug
Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Superpotent (Single Ingredient) Drug: Above specification assay results for percentage of magnesium sulfate.
What was recalled
Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, 40 mg/mL (0.325 mEq Mg++/mL), 2 g total, 50 mL Flexible Container, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; NDC 0409-6729-24.
- Recalling firm
- Hospira, Inc.
- NDC code
- 0409-6729-24
- Origin
- IL, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1390-2012
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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Class I · High risk Ongoing
Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection
Reason Product mix up: a foil pouch labeled "Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection, 4 g/100 mL" actually contained an IV bag of Tranexamic Acid instead.
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
INON ACE Antacid tablets
Reason Failed Disintegration Specifications: above the time expected.
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Magnesium Chloride for Injection
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Glutathione Magnesium for Injection
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
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