Pfizer Inc. recalls 10% LMD in 5% Dextrose Injection Dextran 40 in Dextrose Injection, USP, 500 mL bags, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake
Pfizer recalls 500mL Dextrose Injection bags with potential leak risk. Affected lots expire March 2020. Stop using if leaking.
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Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Bag has the potential to leak.
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What happened, in plain English
Pfizer is recalling 500mL dextrose injection bags that may leak. This could cause contamination if the bag leaks during use, making the medication unsafe. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/37871-pfizer-500ml-dextrose-injection-recall-potential-leaks-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/37871-pfizer-500ml-dextrose-injection-recall-potential-leaks-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0136-2020
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“Pfizer 500mL Dextrose Injection Recall: Potential Leaks Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/37871-pfizer-500ml-dextrose-injection-recall-potential-leaks-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0136-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0136-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The bags may leak, which could lead to contamination of the medication. This poses a risk of infection or incorrect dosing if the leak occurs during use.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals using the recalled bags for medical treatments. Patients receiving these injections are at risk if the bags leak.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 500mL dext:rose injection bags with NDC 0409-7418-13, lot number 87-095-JT, expiring March 2020. The product is prescription-only and sold by Hospira.
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What to do — step by step
Check for Leaks
Inspect the bag for signs of leakage. If leaking, stop using immediately.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The product may leak, which could cause contamination. Do not use if leaking.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Look for NDC 0409-7418-13, lot 87-095-JT, expiring March 2020, in 500mL dextrose injection bags.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Check for leaks. If leaking, stop using immediately. Contact Pfizer for further instructions.
Contact Pfizer
We’ve drafted a message you can send Pfizer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0136-2020 — Pfizer Pfizer Hello, I own a Pfizer that is covered by recall D-0136-2020 from Pfizer. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-0136-2020 (October 2, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0136-2020 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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