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HEXTEND 6% Hetastarch in Lactated Electrolyte Injection Recalled by Hospira Inc. Due to Lack of Assurance of Sterility: There is the...

Date: October 22, 2012
Company: Hospira Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Hospira Inc. directly.

Affected Products

HEXTEND 6% Hetastarch in Lactated Electrolyte Injection, 500 mL, Rx only , MANUFACTURED AND DISTRIBUTED BY HOSPIRA, INC., LAKE FOREST, IL 60045, NDC 0409-1555-54

Quantity: 11,412 bags

Why Was This Recalled?

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: There is the potential for the solution to leak from the seal of the fill tube to the bag.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Hospira Inc.

Hospira Inc. has 245 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report