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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-0430-2013

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injections, USP, 1000ml, VWR/Baxter Product Usage: The concentrated sodium chloride is used to prepare inoculum that is analyzed by the VITEK 2 instrument. The VITEK 2 user manual instructs all users to prepare inoculum with 0.45%-0.50% sodium chloride injections, and the system is designed to use 0.45%-0.50% sodium chloride concentration only.

Published November 28, 2012 · Recall initiated: October 17, 2012

Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.

What's the hazard

The firm inventoried and distributed 0.9% Sodium Chloride Saline bags as 0.45% Sodium Chloride Saline bags for use with the VITEK 2 system.

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter

Recall details

Manufacturer
Biomerieux Inc
Distributor
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the states of: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA and WI. Distribution was also made to Canada, military facilities and other foriegn countries.
Lot
Lot number C866715, EXP OCT 13
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
device
Country
United States

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