Sodium chloride injections recalled, may contain fiberglass
Solution often used in hemodialysis
(FDA/Gray News) - An injection used in hemodialysis may be contaminated with fiberglass, leading to a recall of two lots of the solution.
Baxter International recalled two lots of .9% sodium chloride injections.
The solution contains water and electrolytes and is used as a priming solution in hemodialysis.
Specifically, the injections found in 500 milliliter Viaflex plastic containers with lot numbers Y495523 and Y495523A were recalled. It was distributed to Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia.
As of Aug. 25, no injuries or illnesses had been reported, the company said.
Healthcare providers who have the affected product should stop using it immediately and can report any adverse effects through the FDA’s MedWatch reporting program.
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