Sodium Bicarbonate Additive Solution (Hospira) – sterility concern (2017)
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
Neut Sodium Bicarbonate 4% (2.4 mEq) Additive Solution 5 mL , a.) Single-dose vial (NDC 0409-6609-02), b.) 25 vial carton (NDC 0409-6609-25), Rx Only, Mfd by Hospira, INC, Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA
Brand
Hospira a Pfizer Company
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Exp 03/01/2019
Products Sold
a.) one vial: Lot: 72226EV Exp. 12/01/2018 Lot: 72236EV Exp. 12/01/2018 Lot: 75382EV Exp. 03/01/2019 Lot: 75383EV Exp. 03/01/2019 b.) 25 vial carton: Lot: 7538EV; Exp 03/01/2019
Hospira a Pfizer Company is recalling Neut Sodium Bicarbonate 4% (2.4 mEq) Additive Solution 5 mL , a.) Single-dose vial (NDC 0409-6609-02 due to Lack of Sterility Assurance. 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
Lack of Sterility Assurance
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.
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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
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Page updated: Jan 7, 2026