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THURSDAY · 14 MAY 2026

FDA Recall D-0120-2021

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC · Lake Zurich, IL

Class I — life-threatening Terminated 664 days on record

Highest impact — Class I recall — FDA determination of strong likelihood of serious adverse health consequence or death.

Product

Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 200 mcg / 50 mL (4 mcg / mL), 50 mL Single Dose Bottle, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL 60047, NDC 63323-671-05

Lot / code: Lot #: 6123925

Quantity: 13,525 bottles

Reason for recall

Cross Contamination with other products: trace amounts of lidocaine

Recall record

Recall number
D-0120-2021
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Voluntary or mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Firm notification
Letter
Distribution
USA Nationwide
Recall initiated
2020-11-17
Classified by FDA Center
2020-12-08
FDA published
2020-12-16
Terminated
2022-09-12
Recalling firm
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Firm location
Lake Zurich, IL

Drug identification

Brand name(s)
DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Generic name(s)
DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer(s)
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
NDC(s)
63323-671
Route(s)
INTRAVENOUS

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