Why it was recalled
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: A small cut in the solution bag may have been introduced during the manufacturing process, resulting in a leak of the bag into the overpouch.
Product description
DOPamine Hydrochloride and 5% Dextrose INJ, USP, 200 mg per 250 mL, Rx Only, Baxter USA, NDC 0338-1005-02.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot# P303172; Exp. 12/14
Where it was sold
Nationwide and Canada
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
- Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
- If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
- Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0004-2015
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Sep 29, 2014
- FDA report date
- Oct 8, 2014
- Quantity
- 11,808 bags
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0004-2015, exactly as published.
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- City
- Deerfield
- State
- IL
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 69303
- Address
- 1 Baxter Pkwy
- Code information
- Lot# P303172; Exp. 12/14
- Postal code
- 60015-4625
- Report date
- Oct 8, 2014
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-0004-2015
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Baxter Healthcare Corp.
- Product quantity
- 11,808 bags
- Termination date
- Sep 30, 2016
- Reason for recall
- Lack of Assurance of Sterility: A small cut in the solution bag may have been introduced during the manufacturing process, resulting in a leak of the bag into the overpouch.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- DOPamine Hydrochloride and 5% Dextrose INJ, USP, 200 mg per 250 mL, Rx Only, Baxter USA, NDC 0338-1005-02.
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide and Canada
- Recall initiation date
- Sep 29, 2014
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Oct 2, 2014