Dextrose Injection (Baxter Healthcare) – Insect Contamination (2015)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Dextrose Injection,USP,70% 2000 mL VIAFLEX Plastic Container Bag, Pharmacy Bulk Package, Not For Direct Infusion, Must Be Diluted, Rx Only, Manufactured by Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015, NDC 0338-0719-06
Brand
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot # C985150, Exp. 07/16
Products Sold
Lot # C985150; Exp. 07/16
Baxter Healthcare Corp. is recalling Dextrose Injection,USP,70% 2000 mL VIAFLEX Plastic Container Bag, Pharmacy Bulk Package, Not For Dir due to Presence of Particulate Matter: Confirmed customer compliants of finding an insect floating in the primary container of each product.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Presence of Particulate Matter: Confirmed customer compliants of finding an insect floating in the primary container of each product.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026