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Fresenius Kabi 5% Dextrose Injection recalled for sterility concerns

Fresenius Kabi is recalling specific batches of 5% Dextrose Injection because the company cannot guarantee the product is sterile. This intravenous solution is used in hospitals and medical settings. The affected batches have expiration dates of February 28, 2027.

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

What to do

  1. If you work in a medical facility, check your inventory for batch numbers 6402399, 6402400, or 6402401.
  2. Do not use any units from these batches.
  3. Contact your supplier or Fresenius Kabi for instructions on returning or disposing of affected product.
  4. Contact your healthcare provider or hospital pharmacy if this product was already administered to you or a patient.

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
5% Dextrose Injection, USP 5 g per 100 mL (50 mg per mL) 100 mL in a 100 mL freeflex bag, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius Kabi"), Unit of Use NDC: 65219-464-05, Unit of Sale NDC Number: 65219-464-50.
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-0436-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
5% Dextrose Injection, USP 5 g per 100 mL (50 mg per mL) 100 mL in a 100 mL freeflex bag, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC ("Fresenius Kabi"), Unit of Use NDC: 65219-464-05, Unit of Sale NDC Number: 65219-464-50. Lack of Assurance of Sterility Batch# 6402399, 6402400, 6402401, Exp Date: 02/28/2027. 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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