COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT
Baxter Initiates Voluntary Nationwide Recall of One Shipment of Intralipid 20% IV Fat Emulsion Due to Product Being Exposed to Subfreezing Temperatures
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Recall Reason DescriptionProduct exposed to subfreezing temperatures
- Company Name:
- Baxter International Inc.
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Brand Name(s)Baxter
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Product DescriptionINTRALIPID 20% IV Fat Emulsion, 100 mL
Company Announcement
Baxter International Inc. announced today it is voluntarily recalling one shipment from a single lot of INTRALIPID 20% IV Fat Emulsion, 100 mL, distributed between 8/11/17 and 8/31/17 to hospitals and healthcare providers in the United States, to the user level. The product has been exposed to subfreezing temperatures during transit to a distribution facility. The subfreezing temperature is outside of the acceptable storage range listed on the product labeling. Other shipments of this lot are not affected by this issue.
If accidentally frozen, INTRALIPID 20% IV Fat Emulsion should not be used. When subjected to freezing, the emulsion droplets will increase in size, forming aggregates that can block pulmonary circulation and lead to serious adverse health consequences that can be life-threatening. To date, Baxter has not received any reports of associated adverse events or product complaints. INTRALIPID 20% IV Fat Emulsion is a prescription product indicated as a source of calories and essential fatty acids for patients requiring parenteral nutrition for extended periods of times. The product is packaged in 100 mL bags.
This recall affects one shipment of the following lot:
| Product Code | Product Description | Lot Number | Expiration Date | NDC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B6061 | INTRALIPID 20% IV Fat Emulsion, 100 mL | 10LE9597 | 4/1/2019 | 0338-0519-58 |
Baxter has informed customers affected by this particular shipment to locate and remove all affected product. Recalled product should be returned to Baxter for credit by contacting Baxter Healthcare Center for Service at 888-229-0001, Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Central Time.
Customers with questions regarding this recall can contact Baxter Corporate Product Surveillance at 800-437-5176, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Time. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to using this product.
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.
- Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
- Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178.
Baxter is voluntarily conducting this recall with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Company Contact Information
- Consumers:
- 800-437-5176
