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THURSDAY · 14 MAY 2026

FDA Recall D-1537-2020

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC · Lake Zurich, IL

Class I — life-threatening Terminated 782 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 per 50 mL (4 mcg per mL), for intravenous infusion, preservative free, 50 mL Single Dose Bottle, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi Lake Zurich, IL 60047, NDC 63323-671-05

Lot / code: Lot #: 6121853, Exp 05/2021; 6122207, Exp 06/2021

Quantity: 25,100 bottles

Reason for recall

Cross Contamination with other products: trace amounts of lidocaine

Recall record

Recall number
D-1537-2020
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Voluntary or mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Firm notification
Press Release
Distribution
U.S.A. Nationwide
Recall initiated
2020-07-22
Classified by FDA Center
2020-08-21
FDA published
2020-09-02
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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