Class I โ€” Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard โ€” there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

4.2% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection Recalled by Pfizer Inc. Due to Presence of Particulate Matter; identified as glass

Date: December 21, 2023
Company: Pfizer Inc.
Status: Ongoing
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 Pfizer Inc. directly.

Affected Products

4.2% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 5 mEq/10 mL (0.5 mEq/mL), Glass ABBOJECT Unit of Use Syringe, For Intravenous Use, Rx Only, 10 mL Syringe per Carton, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forst, IL 60045, NDC 0409-5534-24 (carton), 0409-5534-14 (case).

Quantity: 34000 Cartons

Why Was This Recalled?

Presence of Particulate Matter; identified as glass

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Pfizer Inc.

Pfizer Inc. has 114 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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