Lactated Ringer's Injection USP, packaged in a) 250 mL AVIVA Container, product code 6E2322B, NDC...

FDA Recall #D-1690-2012 — Class II — September 21, 2012

Recall #D-1690-2012 Date: September 21, 2012 Classification: Class II Status: Terminated

Product Description

Lactated Ringer's Injection USP, packaged in a) 250 mL AVIVA Container, product code 6E2322B, NDC 0338-6307-02; b) 500 mL AVIVA Container, product code 6E2323, NDC 0338-6307-03; Rx only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA

Reason for Recall

Chemical Contamination: The IV solutions were packaged in AVIVA containers which may contain trace levels of cumene hydroperoxide (CHP).

Recalling Firm

Baxter Healthcare Corp. — Round Lake, IL

Classification

Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Product Type

Drugs

Product Quantity

55,664 containers

Distribution

Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Code Information

Lot #: a) C847749, Exp 11/12; C847897, Exp 12/12; C860668, Exp 04/13; b) C855445, Exp 09/13; C861492, Exp 12/13

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

What Should You Do?

Stop using this medication immediately and contact your pharmacist or doctor. Do not flush medications down the drain. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement.

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