FDA: Baxter recalls one lot of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution for Irrigation

Editor's Note

The Food and Drug Administration on February 18 announced the recall by Baxter (Deerfield, Illinois) of one lot of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation, USP, 500 mL, plastic pour bottle solution—Lot G120162, expiration 11/30/2018.

The solution is being recalled because of a customer complaint of the presence of particulate matter, identified as an insect.

Posted 02/18/2016] AUDIENCE: Pharmacy ISSUE: Baxter International is voluntarily recalling one lot of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation, USP, 500 mL Plastic Pour Bottle solution - Lot G120162, expiration 11/30/2018 - to the hospital/user level. This product is being recalled due to a customer complaint prior to use for the presence of particulate matter, identified as an insect.