Voluntary nationwide recall: Sodium Chloride (Baxter – August 2026)

Sep. 2026Pharmacy Updates

Baxter International Inc. is recalling two lots (lots Y495523 and Y495523A) of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection. Sodium Chloride is used as a source of water and electrolytes and is also used in hemodialysis procedures.

This drug is being recalled because fiberglass particles were found in the solution. Using an injectable product that contains particulate matter may cause local irritation or swelling. It may also block blood vessels, leading to life-threatening blood clot events.

To see if your medication was recalled, contact your doctor or pharmacy where you received it or visit the FDA website below. If you have an affected lot of Sodium Chloride or are experiencing any problems that may be related to receiving the product, you should stop using it and talk to your doctor.

As of Aug. 25, there had been no reports of adverse events related to this recall.

To learn more about this recall, you can take one or more of the steps below.

  • Talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
  • Call Baxter Healthcare Center at 888-229-0001. TTY users should call 711. Help is available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST.

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