Drug recall: 0.9% Sodium Chloride a) 500 mL b) 2000 mL and c) 3000 mL bags, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy…
Class II FDA enforcement event 73899. Recall start date: . Status in the FDA record: Terminated. Termination date: .
Reason for recall, in the words of FDA
Lack of Sterility Assurance
Class II, in the words of FDA
a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy and Infusion Services started this drug recall on 18 Apr 2016. The firm address in the FDA record is in Little Rock, AR. FDA put the recall in Class II. FDA event 73899 has 38 product records. The first FDA enforcement report date is 8 Jun 2016. The record gives the status Terminated, with the termination date 23 Dec 2016.
It is important to note that most of the time recall classifications are determined after the recalling firm provides all of the information needed to determine the risk posed to public health. The classification and posting in the FDA Enforcement Report should not be seen as an expansion or change to a firm’s voluntary public warning.
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Distribution
In the words of FDA.
Arkansas
Recalling firm
Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy and Infusion Services, Little Rock, AR.
Recalling firm: The firm that the FDA record names for a recall.
FDA records how the recall started: Voluntary: Firm initiated.
Products
38 product records in the event.
| Recall number | Product | Quantity | Class | Status | Report date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D-0911-2016 | 0.9% Sodium Chloride a) 500 mL b) 2000 mL and c) 3000 mL bags, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | a) 6 bags b) 1 bag c) 2 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0912-2016 | 1/2 Normal Saline 2000 mL + Sodium Acetate 80 mEq., FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | 7 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0913-2016 | 70% Ethanol-lock Solution, 2 mL Syringe, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | 18 syringes | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0914-2016 | Ascorbic Acid 500 mg (1 mL) Syringe, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | 21 syringes | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0915-2016 | Cefazolin 6 grams in 292 mL 0.9% NS bags, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, Arkansas | 11 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0916-2016 | Ceftriaxone 1 gram Add-Vantage in a) 50 mL and b) 100 mL 0.45% NS bags, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | a) 39 bags and b) 8 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0917-2016 | Ceftriaxone 2 gram Add-Vantage in 100 mL 0.45% NS bag, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | 16 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0918-2016 | Ceftriaxone 2 gram in 100 mL 0.9% NS bags, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | 32 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0919-2016 | Clindamycin 900 mg in 100 mL 0.9% NS bag, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | 16 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0920-2016 | D5 1/2 NS 1000 mL with Electrolytes bag, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | 6 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0921-2016 | Daptomycin 650 mg in 50 mL 0.9% NS bag, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | 14 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0922-2016 | Deferoxamine 2 grams/51 mL NS cassette, FOR SUBCUTANEOUS USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | 5 cassettes | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0923-2016 | Deferoxamine 4 grams/NS 101 mL Cassette, FOR SUBCUTANEOUS USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | 3 cassettes | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0924-2016 | Deferoxamine 3300 mg/20 mL Sterile Water for Injection syringe, FOR SUBCUTANEOUS USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | 5 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0925-2016 | Dobutamine 2000 mcg/mL in a) D5W-500 mL, b) D5W-750 mL, c) D5W-1000 mL, d) D5W-1750 mL Bags, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | a) 10 bags, b) 23 bags, c) 9 bags, d) 6 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0926-2016 | Ertapenem 1 gram Add-Vantage in a) 50 mL and b) 100 mL 0.45% NS bag, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | a) 16 bags and b) 18 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0927-2016 | Hydromorphone 2 mg/mL (500 mg in 250 mL NS) bag, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | 3 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0928-2016 | Invanz 1 gram Add-Vantage in 100 mL 0.45% NS bag, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | 24 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0929-2016 | Meropenem 2 grams in 100 mL 0.9% NS bag, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | 22 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0930-2016 | Milrinone 200 mcg/mL in a) D5W-300 mL, b) D5W-400 mL, c) D5W-500 mL and d) D5W-600 mL Bags, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | a) 15 bags, b) 15 bags, c) 15 bags, d) 4 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0931-2016 | Nafcillin 3 grams in 277 mL 0.9% NS bag, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | 7 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0932-2016 | Nafcillin 12 grams in 322 mL 0.9% NS bag, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | 11 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0933-2016 | Piperacillin-Tazobactam 9 grams/NS 302 mL bags, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | 4 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0934-2016 | Piperacillin-Tazobactam 10.125 grams/NS 307 mL BAG, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | 14 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0935-2016 | Piperacillin-Tazobactam 13.5 grams/NS 322 mL bag, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | 53 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0936-2016 | Remicade 600 mg in 250 mL 0.9% NS bag, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | 1 bag | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0937-2016 | Sodium Chloride 0.9% 1000 mL with Electrolytes bag, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | 7 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0938-2016 | TPN 1, (amino acid 20%) 2000 ml bag (140), FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock Arkansas | 7 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0939-2016 | TPN 2, (amino acid 20%) 2000 ml bag (140), FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock Arkansas | 86 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0940-2016 | Water for Injection 1000 mL Bags, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock Arkansas | 7 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0941-2016 | Vancomycin 500 mg in 250 mL 0.9% NS bag, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | 1 bag | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0942-2016 | Vancomycin 750 mg in 250 mL 0.9% NS bag, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | 47 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0943-2016 | Vancomycin 1000 mg in 250 mL 0.9% NS bag, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | 59 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0944-2016 | Vancomycin 1250 mg in 250 mL 0.9% NS bags, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | 84 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0945-2016 | Vancomycin 1500 mg in 270 mL 0.9% NS bag, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | 88 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0946-2016 | Vancomycin 1750 mg in 270 mL 0.9% NS bag,FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | 54 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0947-2016 | Vancomycin 1 grams in 250 mL 0.9% NS bags, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | 2 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
| D-0948-2016 | Vancomycin 2 grams in 540 mL 0.9% NS bags, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR | 11 bags | Class II | Terminated | 8 Jun 2016 |
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Class II: The middle of the three FDA recall classes.
The event in context
- Drug events that started in 2016
- 288
- Share of these events in Class II
- 46%
- Product records in this event
- 38
- Events of the firm on the register
- 1
Official channels
- FDA enforcement report D-0911-2016The FDA record of the first product of this event.
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Recall Register. FDA enforcement event 73899. https://recallregister.com/fda/ii/73899/. Source: openFDA enforcement reports. Data through .
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- Export date
- 28 Sep 2026
- Newest FDA report date on the register
- 23 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Where was the product distributed?
- The FDA record gives this distribution:
Arkansas
- What quantity of product is in FDA event 73899?
- The event has 38 product records. The first record gives this quantity:
a) 6 bags b) 1 bag c) 2 bags
- How did the recall start?
- The FDA record says:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
- How many drug recalls of 2016 have the same class?
- 46% of the 288 drug events that started in 2016 are in Class II.