Class I — Serious Health Hazard

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

8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection Recalled by Pfizer Inc. Due to Presence of Particulate Matter; glass particulates

Date: March 15, 2019
Company: Pfizer 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 Pfizer Inc. directly.

Affected Products

8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 50 mEq (1 mEq/mL) 4.2 grams (84 mg/mL) 50 mL Single-dose fliptop vial, 25 vials per carton, Rx only Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA ---- NDC 0409-6625-02

Quantity: 283,400 vials

Why Was This Recalled?

Presence of Particulate Matter; glass particulates

Where Was This Sold?

United States and Puerto Rico

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