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Fresenius Kabi sodium chloride injection recalled for sterility assurance

Fresenius Kabi is recalling specific batches of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection due to a lack of assurance that the product is sterile. This injectable solution is used in medical settings and could pose a risk if contaminated. No injuries have been reported to date.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Fresenius Kabi recalls

What to do

  1. Check if you have Batch# 24LU10013, 24LU10014, 24NU10001, or 24NU10002 (expiring 09/30/2027 or 10/31/2027)
  2. Do not use affected batches; quarantine them immediately
  3. Contact your pharmacy, hospital, or healthcare provider if you have questions about whether your supply is affected
  4. Report any use of recalled product to the FDA MedWatch program

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, (4,500 mg per 500 mL) (9 mg per mL) 500 mL in a 500 mL freeflex bag, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius Kabi"), Lake Zurich, IL 60047, Unit of Use NDC: 65219-472-05, Unit of Sale NDC Number: 65219-472-20.
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
All ages (0 months and older)

This recall covers 14 products — see all of them.

Details

Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
3 Corporate Dr, Lake Zurich, IL, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
D-0428-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, (4,500 mg per 500 mL) (9 mg per mL) 500 mL in a 500 mL freeflex bag, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius Kabi"), Lake Zurich, IL 60047, Unit of Use NDC: 65219-472-05, Unit of Sale NDC Number: 65219-472-20. Lack of Assurance of Sterility Batch# 24LU10013, 24LU10014, Exp Date: 09/30/2027; Batch# 24NU10001, 24NU10002, Exp Date: 10/31/2027. Distribution: US Nationwide , Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
Hazard
Lack of Assurance of Sterility

14 products in this recall

Fresenius Kabi IV saline and dextrose bags recalled over sterility

Fresenius Kabi is recalling 14 sodium chloride and dextrose IV fluid bags because the company cannot assure they are sterile. The products were sold under the Fresenius Kabi, BD and Fresenius Medical Care names and were distributed nationwide, to Alaska and to Puerto Rico. No injuries have been reported.

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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