FDA recall, , High risk
Baxter Dextrose Injection
Dextrose Injection contains stainless steel particles that may cause serious health consequences.
Summary by Recall Canary from the FDA notice
What happened
Baxter Healthcare Corporation, based in Deerfield, Illinois, is voluntarily recalling one lot of Dextrose Injection, USP, 70 %, 2000 mL bags, Rx Only, due to the potential presence of particulate matter identified as stainless steel particles in the solution. The company began the recall on August 17, 2026, and announced it on August 25, 2026. The recall affects 606 bags distributed nationwide in the U.S.
The product is made in the USA. The FDA added the recall to its Enforcement Report on September 9, 2026, and classified it on September 15, 2026.
What to do
If a code on your package is listed below:
- Immediately discontinue use of and return all affected units in accordance with your facility’s process.
- Homecare facilities who used this lot to compound parenteral nutrition solutions should contact their patients to alert them to discontinue using the solutions and replace them with ones not compounded with the affected lot.
- Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Baxter Healthcare Center for Service at 888-229-0001 between the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm Central Time, Monday through Friday.
- Contact your physician or healthcare provider if you have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.
Is yours affected?
Match the list below, then check the codes the FDA notice also names.
An NDC (National Drug Code) is usually printed on the drug's label.
2B0296H
- NDC
- 0338-0719-06
- Lot code
- Y495066
- Best-by or expiration date
- 31-Jul-2027
From the FDA notice
Dextrose Injection, USP, 70 %, 2000 mL bags, Rx Only, Baxter Baxter Healthcare Corporation Deerfield, IL, 60016, Made in USA, NDC 00338-0719-06
Recall details
- Company began the recall
- Sold in
U.S. Nationwide.
- Company
- Baxter Healthcare CorporationDeerfield, Illinois
- Hazard
- Foreign object
- Risk
High risk
There is a reasonable chance that taking it could cause serious health problems or death.
FDA Class I recall · How risk is rated
- Event ID
- 99679
- Recall number
- D-0850-2026
- Quantity recalled
- 606 bags
All recalls from Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Timeline
FDA's Enforcement Report is its public list of recalls; FDA adds a recall when it posts it and publishes the list weekly.
Company began the recall
Announced by the company · Listed on Recall Canary
Added to FDA's Enforcement Report
Classified by FDA
In FDA's weekly enforcement report
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