CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 6 Sep 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report
Dianeal Low Calcium (2.5 mEq/L) Peritoneal Dialysis recalled
Baxter Healthcare is recalling Dianeal Low Calcium (2.5 mEq/L) Peritoneal Dialysis Solution 1.5% Dextrose, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 11 Aug 2023 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-1140-2023
- FDA event ID
- 92931
- Recalling firm
- Baxter Healthcare, Deerfield, IL
- Manufacturer
- Vantive US Healthcare LLC
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 11 Aug 2023
- FDA classified
- 29 Aug 2023
- Reported
- 6 Sep 2023
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Drug class
- Injectable & IV Drugs
Timeline
| 11 Aug 2023 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 29 Aug 2023 | Classified by FDA | +18 days |
| 6 Sep 2023 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Potential presence of leaks originating from the Luer component.
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
DIANEAL Low Calcium (2.5 mEq/L) Peritoneal Dialysis Solution 1.5% Dextrose, packaged in a) 2000 mL AMBU-FLEX II Container bag, Product Code L5B4825, NDC 0941-0409-06; b) 5000 mL AMBU-FLEX II Container bag, Product Code L5B4826, NDC 0941-0409-07; and c) 6000 mL AMBU-FLEX II Container bag, Product Code L5B9770, NDC 0941-0409-01, Rx Only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide in the USA
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Potential presence of leaks originating from the Luer component.
Which lots are affected?
a) Lots Y403948, Exp 30-Sep-2024; Lot Y406277, Exp 31-Oct-2024. b) Lot 408790, Exp 30-Nov-2024 and c) Lots Y403740, Y403740A, Exp 30-Sep-2024; Lots Y405638, Y405805, Y407304, Y407304A Exp 31-Oct-2024; Lots Y407717, Y407717A, Y408554, Exp 30-Nov-2024; Lot Y420075, Exp 30-Apr-2025
Where was it sold?
Nationwide in the USA
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 92931This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Dianeal PD-2 Peritonial Dialysis Solution recalled by Baxter Healthcare.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Dianeal PD-2 Peritonial Dialysis Solution recalled by Baxter HealthcareDianeal Low Calcium With Dextrose | Baxter Healthcare | Sterility | Nationwide |
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