Baxter Expands Recall of 70% Dextrose Injection Over Stainless Steel Particles
The recall now covers additional lots of the intravenous solution distributed in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee.
3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 26, 2026, 8:16 a.m. ET
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Aug 26, 2026, 8:21 a.m. ET
FDA Reports Injuries Linked to Baxter Dextrose Injection Recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has received reports of injuries linked to the recall of Baxter International's 70% Dextrose Injection, USP, according to Medical Daily. The agency's statement did not specify the number or nature of the injuries, and it has not determined whether they are connected to the defect.
Baxter recalled the product, sold in 2000 mL VIAFLEX plastic containers as a pharmacy bulk package, after stainless steel particles were found in the solution. The recall affects distribution in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. Baxter has said it received no reports of adverse events connected to the issue.
The FDA has instructed Baxter to contact patients directly and tell them to stop using the affected solutions and replace them. The agency warns that particulate matter in an intravenous solution can block and clot blood vessels, cut off blood flow to vital organs, lead to a life-threatening pulmonary embolism, and cause permanent organ damage or death.
Aug 26, 2026, 8:16 a.m. ETFirst report
Baxter Recalls 70% Dextrose Injection Over Stainless Steel Particles
Baxter International is recalling 70% Dextrose Injection, USP in 2000 mL VIAFLEX plastic containers, sold as a pharmacy bulk package, because stainless steel particles were found in the solution, according to a report from Medical Daily. The recall affects product distributed in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee.
The FDA reported the recall, and Baxter says it has received no reports of adverse events connected to the issue. Particulate matter in an intravenous solution can block and clot blood vessels, cut off blood flow to vital organs, lead to a life-threatening pulmonary embolism, and cause permanent organ damage or death, according to Medical Daily.
Baxter is advising customers to contact their patients directly and tell them to stop using those solutions and replace them.
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