Serious riskFDA DrugClass II

Fresenius Kabi dextrose injection recalled for sterility concerns

Fresenius Kabi is recalling a specific batch of 5% Dextrose Injection due to lack of assurance of sterility. The affected product is in 50 mL freeflex bags. This intravenous medication was distributed nationwide, including Alaska and Puerto Rico.

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

What to do

  1. If you have Batch #6402296 with expiration date 07/31/2026 (NDC 65219-456-05 or 65219-456-60), stop use immediately
  2. Do not use the product for patient care
  3. Contact your pharmacy or healthcare provider if you have questions
  4. Notify Fresenius Kabi or the FDA if you have this batch

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
5% Dextrose Injection, USP 2.5 g per 50 mL (50 mg per mL) 50 mL in a 100 mL freeflex bag, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius Kabi"), Unit of Use NDC: 65219-456-05, Unit of Sale NDC Number: 65219-456-60.
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-0435-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
5% Dextrose Injection, USP 2.5 g per 50 mL (50 mg per mL) 50 mL in a 100 mL freeflex bag, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius Kabi"), Unit of Use NDC: 65219-456-05, Unit of Sale NDC Number: 65219-456-60. Lack of Assurance of Sterility Batch# 6402296, Exp Date: 07/31/2026. 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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