Abbott Laboratories Has Recalled 0.9% Sodium Chloride

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the following information.

PRODUCT
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 100 mL, ADDS Unit Single-dose container, For I.V. use, Rx only. Recall # D-283-3.

CODE
Lot Numbers: 01-262-JT, 02-179-JT, 02-236-JT, 03-012-JT, 03-234-JT, 03-138-JT, 04-086-JT, 04-130-JT, 04-137-JT, and 05-072-JT.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Abbott Laboratories HPD/ADD, Abbott Park, IL, by letters on June 23, 2003. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.

REASON
Mislabeled; incorrect bar code on overwrap of the product.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
980,592 bags.

DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide.