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ICU Medical Inc: Sodium Chloride Irrigation Solution Recalled for Particulate Matter

Agency Publication Date: March 24, 2021
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Summary

ICU Medical Inc. is recalling 425,628 bottles of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation (USP 1000 mL) due to the presence of particulate matter. This recall was initiated after a customer reported seeing particles inside two semi-rigid bottles before they were used. The affected product was distributed nationwide across the United States and Puerto Rico. Consumers should check their supplies for specific lot numbers and expiration dates to ensure they do not use the contaminated solution.

Risk

The presence of particulate matter in a solution intended for irrigation poses a risk of inflammation, infection, or mechanical damage to tissues if the particles are introduced into the body during medical procedures. While one customer reported the issue, no specific injuries have been confirmed in this report.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your inventory for 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE Irrigation, USP 1000 mL Semi-Rigid Bottles with NDC 0990-7138-09.
  2. Specifically look for lot numbers 16-808-4B, 16-803-4B, or 16-809-4B with an expiration date of April 01, 2023.
  3. If you identify any of these affected lots, stop using the product immediately and quarantine the stock to prevent accidental use.
  4. Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance regarding the use of this irrigation solution.
  5. Return any unused or unopened bottles from the affected lots to the place of purchase for a refund and contact ICU Medical Inc. at their Lake Forest, Illinois headquarters for further instructions.
  6. For additional information or to report adverse events, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA).

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund

Affected Products

Product: 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE Irrigation, USP 1000 mL Semi-Rigid Bottle
Model:
NDC 0990-7138-09
Lot Numbers:
16-808-4B (Exp. April 01, 2023)
16-803-4B (Exp. April 01, 2023)
16-809-4B (Exp. April 01, 2023)
Date Ranges: April 01, 2023

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 87484
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: ICU Medical Inc
Sold By: hospitals; clinics; medical supply distributors
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 425,628 bottles
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: March 25, 2021

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES ยท Raw API Response

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