drugs HIGH RISK Updated 2016-07-13

Hospira Inc. recalls Magnesium Sulfate Inj., USP 50%, 10 g/20 mL (0.5 g/mL), (4 m

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Recalled Product

Magnesium Sulfate Inj., USP 50%, 10 g/20 mL (0.5 g/mL), (4 mEq Magnesium/mL, 20 mL Single-dose vial, packaged in 25 vials per box, Rx Only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-2168-02, barcode (01) 2 030409 216802 5.

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Hazard / Issue

Presence of Particulate Matter: Confirmed customer complaint for the presence of particulate matter.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: Lot #: 50-343-DK*, Exp 01FEB2017; note that the lot number may be followed by numbers from 01 to 99.

✅ What Should You Do?

  1. 1Stop taking this medication and contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
  2. 2Do NOT flush medications down the drain — use an FDA-approved drug take-back program.
  3. 3Check the lot number on your bottle or packaging against the recalled lots listed above.
  4. 4Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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