Dextrose Injection (Hospira) – Sterility Leak Risk (2015)
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
5% DEXTROSE Injection, USP, 250 mL ADD-Vantage Unit bag (NDC 0409-7100-02), UPC (01)0030404097100026; packaged in 24 bags per case pack (NDC 0409-7100-02), UPC (01)30304097100027(30)01, Rx ONLY, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045.
Brand
Hospira Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot: 37-042-JT, Exp 1JAN2016
Products Sold
Lot: 37-042-JT, Exp 1JAN2016
Hospira Inc. is recalling 5% DEXTROSE Injection, USP, 250 mL ADD-Vantage Unit bag (NDC 0409-7100-02), UPC (01)0030404097100026 due to Lack of Assurance of Sterility: there is a potential for solution to leak at the administrative port of the primary container.. 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 Assurance of Sterility: there is a potential for solution to leak at the administrative port of the primary container.
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