CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 8 Jun 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
0.9% Sodium Chloride a) b) and c), FOR IV USE ONLY recalled
Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy and Infusion Services is recalling 0.9% Sodium Chloride a) b) and c), FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers, distributed in Arkansas. The recall was initiated on 18 Apr 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Lot, batch or date codes All product remaining within expiry
Quantity recalled a) 6 bags b) 1 bag c) 2 bags
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-0911-2016
FDA event ID 73899
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Recall initiated 18 Apr 2016
FDA classified 29 May 2016
Reported 8 Jun 2016
Type Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by Telephone
Timeline
18 Apr 2016 Recall initiated by company 29 May 2016 Classified by FDA +41 days 8 Jun 2016 Published in enforcement report +10 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 Sterility Assurance
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
0.9% Sodium Chloride a) 500 mL b) 2000 mL and c) 3000 mL bags, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR
Where it was distributed
Arkansas
Arkansas
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled? Lack of Sterility Assurance
Which lots are affected? All product remaining within expiry
Where was it sold? Arkansas
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.
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