US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated May 5, 2020 (6 years ago)

Potassium Acetate Injection, USP 40 mEq/20 mL (2 mEq/mL) Single Dose Vials, Rx only…

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Short Fill

What was recalled

Potassium Acetate Injection, USP 40 mEq/20 mL (2 mEq/mL) Single Dose Vials, Rx only, Manufactured By: Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC. Lenoir, NC NDC 51754-2001-4

Recalling firm
Exela Pharma Sciences LLC
NDC code
51754-2001-4
Origin
NC, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1585-2020

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.