STERILE WATER
Recalling Firm / Manufacturer: Baxter Healthcare Corporation
(Deerfield, IL, United States)
FDA Recall Number: D-0296-2026
Source Authority Disclaimer: This drug recall notice is published by Questo using official enforcement reports issued by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). It is provided for informational, academic, and clinical research purposes only. Patients should not discontinue prescribed treatments without consulting their physician or pharmacist.
Product & Identification Information
Brand, active ingredients, NDC codes, and manufacturer details
Brand / Trade Name
STERILE WATER
Generic Name
WATER
Active Substance(s)
Water
Administration Route
Irrigation
National Drug Code (NDC)
0338-0003
Total Quantity Recalled
125,496 bottles
Official Reason for Recall
Specific hazard or quality defect cited by the FDA
According to the official FDA enforcement report:
Presence of particulate matter: plastic particles from the bottle rim were observed floating into the solution
Full Product Description
Packaging specifications and labeling details
Sterile Water for Irrigation, 250 mL, Single-Dose Plastic Bottle, Rx Only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation Deerfield, IL 60015 NDC: 0338-0004-02.
Enforcement & Regulatory Details
FDA classification, report dates, and initiation authority
Health Hazard Classification
Class II
Current Action Status
Ongoing
FDA Enforcement Report Date
February 04, 2026
Firm Initiation Date
December 22, 2025
FDA Classification Date
Jan 23, 2026
Initiation Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Affected Lots & Batch Numbers
Product codes, lot numbers, and expiration dates
Lot #: G171359, expiry: 05/31/2027
Distribution Information
Geographic scope of affected shipments
Nationwide
Safety Guidance & Actions
Standard FDA protocol for patients and healthcare providers
Patient Advisory
Check your prescription bottle or packaging against the affected lot numbers listed above. If your medication matches a recalled lot, contact your pharmacist for replacement guidance.
Healthcare Provider Guidance
Audit pharmacy stock and return affected lots to the distributor per manufacturer instructions. Notify patients where clinically indicated.
Related Questo Medical Knowledge
Clinical cases and condition overviews related to this medication
Official Source Provenance
Verified regulatory citation from U.S. FDA OpenFDA
Primary Data Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) OpenFDA API
Recall Number: D-0296-2026
Questo Retrieval Date: July 31, 2026 14:36 1785508608UTCC