Pfizer Inc. recalls Sterile Water for Injection, USP Single Dose 100 mL vials, Rx only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL
Pfizer recalls sterile water vials with potential cracked glass that could cause contamination. Affected vials were manufactured by Hospira in Lake Forest, IL. Stop using if you have these vials.
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Non-Sterility: cracked or chipped glass at the neck of Sterile Water for Injection vials.
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What happened, in plain English
Pfizer is recalling sterile water injection vials that may have cracks or chips in the glass neck. This could lead to contamination if the vial is used for medical purposes. The recall affects vials manufactured by Hospira in Lake Forest, IL. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/41274-pfizer-sterile-water-for-injection-vials-recall-cracked-glass-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/41274-pfizer-sterile-water-for-injection-vials-recall-cracked-glass-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1177-2017
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“Pfizer Sterile Water for Injection Vials Recall: Cracked Glass Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/41274-pfizer-sterile-water-for-injection-vials-recall-cracked-glass-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-1177-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1177-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Cracked or chipped glass at the neck of the vial can allow contaminants to enter the sterile water. This poses a risk of infection or contamination if the vial is used for medical injections.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals and patients who use sterile water for injections. Those with vials manufactured by Hospira in Lake Forest, IL are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for vials labeled 'Sterile Water for Injection, USP Single Dose 100 mL' manufactured by Hospira in Lake Forest, IL. The NDC code is 50242-901-24 with lot number 63-075-DK.
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using Vials
Immediately stop using any vials with cracks or chips in the glass neck.
Questions people ask
Why is this vial being recalled?
The vials may have cracks or chips in the glass neck, which could lead to contamination if used for medical injections.
What should I do if I have these vials?
Stop using the vials immediately and contact Pfizer for further instructions.
How can I check if my vial is affected?
Check for vials labeled 'Sterile Water for Injection, USP Single Dose 100 mL' manufactured by Hospira in Lake Forest, IL with NDC 50242-901-24 and lot number 63-075-DK.
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-1177-2017 — Pfizer Pfizer Hello, I own a Pfizer that is covered by recall D-1177-2017 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-1177-2017 (September 1, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1177-2017 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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