Potassium Chloride Injection (Baxter) – Product Mispack (2014)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Potassium Chloride Injection, 10 mEq per 100 mL, Highly Concentrated (100 mEq/L), 100 mL Sterile single dose container bags, Rx only, Baxter USA, product code 2B0826, NDC 0338-0709-48.
Brand
Baxter Healthcare Corp
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot P318220, EXP 05/31/15
Products Sold
Lot P318220, EXP 05/31/15
Baxter Healthcare Corp is recalling Potassium Chloride Injection, 10 mEq per 100 mL, Highly Concentrated (100 mEq/L), 100 mL Sterile sin due to Correct Labeled Product Mispack: Shipping cartons labeled as containing Potassium Chloride injection actually contained bags labeled and containing Ge. 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
Correct Labeled Product Mispack: Shipping cartons labeled as containing Potassium Chloride injection actually contained bags labeled and containing Gentamicin Sulfate injection inside.
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 12, 2026