Baxter Corporation products recall; Blue cap breakage
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Summary
Product
Sodium chloride injection; Sodium chloride Irrigation; (20 mmol/L) Potassium chloride in 5% Dextrose and 0.9% Sodium chloride injection; Lactated Ringer's injection
Issue
Health products - Packaging
What to do
Consult your health care professional if you have any health concerns.
Audience
Healthcare
Industry
Affected products
| Brand | Product Name | Market Authorization | Dosage Form | Strength | Lot Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Corporation | 0.9% Sodium chloride injection, USP | DIN 00060208 | Solution | Sodium chloride 900 mg/ 100 mL | W6A14B0, W6B04B0, W6C05B0, W6C06B0, W6C11B0, W5L16M0, W5L16M0A, W5L16M0S, W6A14A0, W6A16A0, W6A18A0, W6A28M0, W6A28M0A, W6B05M0, W6B05M0A, W6B08A0, W6B21A1 |
| Baxter Corporation | 0.9% Sodium chloride Irrigation, USP | DIN 00786160 | Solution | Sodium chloride 900 mg/ 100 mL | W6C11T1 |
| Baxter Corporation | (20 mmol/L) Potassium chloride in 5% Dextrose and 0.9% Sodium chloride injection, USP | DIN 00786292 | Solution | Dextrose 5 g / 100 mL Potassium chloride 150 mg / 100 mL Sodium Chloride 900 mg / 100 mL | W6C05A1 |
| Baxter Corporation | Lactated Ringer's injection, USP | DIN 00061085 | Solution | Calcium chloride 20 mg / 100 mL Potassium chloride 30 mg / 100 mL Sodium chloride 600 mg / 100 mL Sodium lactate 310 mg / 100 mL | W6C05A0 |
Issue
Blue Caps Enhanced Closures (blue tip protectors) may break apart in affected lots.
What you should do
- Verify if your product is affected.
- Consult your healthcare provider prior to discontinuing use of the affected product(s), or for any health concerns.
- Contact the recalling firm if you have any questions about the recall.
- Report any health product related side effects to Health Canada.
- Report any other health product safety complaints to Health Canada.
Additional information
Background
Depth of recall: Healthcare establishments
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Drugs
Companies
Baxter Corporation
7125 Mississauga Rd,
Mississauga ON L5N 0C2 Canada
Published by
Health Canada
Audience
Healthcare
Industry
Recall class
Type III
Identification number
RA-82181
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