FDA
ICU Medical LLC: 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 100 mL
Product mix-up where 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP overwrap may contain 10 mEq Potassium Chloride Injection
- Recall
Medicine recalls
The name on the prescription is only part of the check. Manufacturer, strength and lot determine which medicine a notice covers. Your pharmacist can help identify what you received.
- Indexed notices
- 179
- Primary sources
- FDA
What this category covers
Prescription medicines, Over-the-counter medicines, Eye drops, Sunscreens. Prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Identify the affected product and follow FDA’s notice.
Check with the official agency or read the product identification guide. Source coverage explains which notices are indexed and when each source was imported.
Recalls & safety alerts
179 indexed notices. Always compare with the current official notice.
FDA
Par Pharmaceutical: Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 400 mcg/100 mL (4 mcg/mL) for Intravenous Infusion
Presence of particulate matter identified as cellulose or stopper material
- Recall
FDA
B. Braun: 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 100 mL, in a 150 mL PAB® Container
Presence of particulate matter identified as iron oxide
- Recall
FDA
Lipofit: Lipofit Extreme 2.0 Fat Burner Dietary Supplement
Undeclared Fluoxetine and 2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP)
- Recall
FDA
Baxter: 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 500 mL VIAFLEX Plastic Container
Potential presence of particulate matter identified as fiberglass in the solution.
- Recall
FDA
Baxter: Anticoagulant Sodium Citrate Solution USP, 250 mL VIAFLEX Plastic Container
Potential presence of particulate matter identified as fiberglass in the solution
- Recall
FDA
Baxter: 70% Dextrose Injection, USP in 2000 mL VIAFLEX Plastic Container
Potential presence of particulate matter identified as stainless steel particles in the solution.
- Recall
How to check medicines
- Medicine & strength
- Drug name, manufacturer, dose strength and dosage form.
- NDC & lot
- National Drug Code and batch number, where available on the original pack.
- Expiration & pharmacy
- Expiration date and dispensing details if your prescription was repackaged.
1. Read the original label
Write down the medicine name, manufacturer, strength and any NDC or lot number. If a pharmacy bottle omits the manufacturer’s lot, contact the dispensing pharmacy.
2. Match the official announcement
Check the affected product and lot in FDA’s notice. Read its patient instructions and any updates; the action can vary by recall.
3. Ask before changing treatment
Follow the notice’s instructions. If they are unclear, promptly ask your pharmacist or prescriber what to do. Stopping a prescribed medicine can sometimes be more harmful than continuing it.
Official checking resources
- FDA drug recalls — Official drug recall announcements and additional recall resources.
- Understand a medicine recall — FDA guidance on checking lots and next steps for patients.
Data sources & coverage
Official sources may have newer notices or a broader history. See all sources and coverage.
Medicines recall questions
Should I stop taking a recalled medicine?
Follow the official notice’s patient instructions and contact your pharmacist or prescriber if you are unsure. The right action depends on the recall; stopping treatment can carry its own risk.
What if my bottle does not show a lot number?
Contact the pharmacy that dispensed it. Provide the medicine name, prescription details and fill date so the pharmacy can help determine whether you received an affected product.
Are all FDA drug recalls published as announcements?
No. FDA explains that not every recall is announced on its public news pages. Use its drug recall resources and contact the pharmacy or manufacturer when you need to verify a specific medicine.