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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.

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: March 23, 2016 Hospira Prescription Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #: 42-335-DK, Exp 1JUN2016; 48-128-DK, 48-129-DK, 48-261-DK, 48-262-DK, 48-351-DK, Exp 1DEC2016; 52-361-DK, Exp 1APR2017; note that the lot number may be followed by numbers from 01 to 99.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Hospira Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Failed pH Specifications: Confirmed high out of specification (OOS) results for pH.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #: 42-335-DK, Exp 1JUN2016; 48-128-DK, 48-129-DK, 48-261-DK, 48-262-DK, 48-351-DK, Exp 1DEC2016; 52-361-DK, Exp 1APR2017; note that the lot number may be followed by numbers from 01 to 99.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-0854-2016

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