US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Oct 22, 2012 (14 years ago)

HEXTEND 6% Hetastarch in Lactated Electrolyte Injection, 500 mL, Rx only , MANUFACTURED…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: There is the potential for the solution to leak from the seal of the fill tube to the bag.

What was recalled

HEXTEND 6% Hetastarch in Lactated Electrolyte Injection, 500 mL, Rx only , MANUFACTURED AND DISTRIBUTED BY HOSPIRA, INC., LAKE FOREST, IL 60045, NDC 0409-1555-54

Recalling firm
Hospira Inc.
NDC code
0409-1555-54
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-184-2013

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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