SODIUM CHLORIDE
Recalling Firm / Manufacturer: Baxter Healthcare Corporation
(Deerfield, IL, United States)
FDA Recall Number: D-0849-2026
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
SODIUM CHLORIDE
Generic Name
SODIUM CHLORIDE
Active Substance(s)
Sodium Chloride
Administration Route
Intravenous
National Drug Code (NDC)
0338-0043
Total Quantity Recalled
145,464 500mL bags
Official Reason for Recall
Specific hazard or quality defect cited by the FDA
According to the official FDA enforcement report:
Presence of particulate matter: Particulates identified as fiberglass
Full Product Description
Packaging specifications and labeling details
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP 500 mL, VIAFLEX Plastic Containers, with 24 units per case. Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL, 60015, USA, Made in USA, NDC 0338-0049-03
Enforcement & Regulatory Details
FDA classification, report dates, and initiation authority
Health Hazard Classification
Class I
Current Action Status
Ongoing
FDA Enforcement Report Date
September 09, 2026
Firm Initiation Date
August 17, 2026
FDA Classification Date
Sep 15, 2026
Initiation Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Affected Lots & Batch Numbers
Product codes, lot numbers, and expiration dates
Lot: Y495523, Y495523A, Exp 31-Oct-2027
Distribution Information
Geographic scope of affected shipments
Natonwide in the USA
Safety Guidance & Actions
Standard FDA protocol for patients and healthcare providers
⚠️ Immediate Action Required — Patient Notice
According to official FDA guidelines for Class I recalls, patients using affected lots should stop taking this product immediately and contact their physician or pharmacist for an appropriate alternative. Do not dispose of medication until instructed by your pharmacy.
Healthcare Provider & Pharmacy Notice
Quarantine affected inventory immediately. Contact patients who were dispensed recalled lots to arrange replacement. Report any adverse reactions directly to the FDA MedWatch Safety Information Program.
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-0849-2026
Questo Retrieval Date: September 23, 2026 00:00 1790121612UTCC