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Nationwide recall for commonly used drug that may result in overdoses
Bags of IV drugs manufactured by California-based ... however overwraps incorrectly state the amount is 10 mEq (750mg). Potassium chloride - administered intravenously - is used to treat ...
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ICU Medical recalls potassium chloride IV bags over labeling snafu
After striking a pact to bolster intravenous solution supplies ... calculates the patient dose using 10 mEq, the patient will receive an overdose of potassium chloride,” the company warned ...
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Nationwide recall for drug taken by millions that may result in overdoses and DEATH
Bags of IV drugs manufactured by California-based ... however overwraps incorrectly state the amount is 10 mEq (750mg). Potassium chloride - administered intravenously - is used to treat ...
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ICU Medical Issues Nationwide Recall of POTASSIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION, 20 mEq and POTASSIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION, 10 mEq Due to Mislabeling
If the Health Care provider mistakenly calculates the patient dose using 10 mEq, the patient will receive an overdose of potassium chloride. Severe hyperkalemia after large intravenous overdoses ...
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Drug used for millions of patients recalled due to ‘labelling error’ and overdose fears
IV bags have been voluntarily recalled ... 20 mEq have incorrect overwrap labels which state POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Inj. 10 mEq,’ stated an advisory published by the US Food and Drug Administration ...
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ICU Medical Potassium Chloride Injection Bags Recalled Due to Mislabeling
20 mEq bags due to incorrect overwrap labels, which state Potassium Chloride Inj. 10 mEq. Potassium Chloride Injection is indicated for the treatment of potassium deficiency, when oral replacement ...
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Potassium Chloride Ext-rel Tabs
Potassium (as chloride) 10mEq, 20mEq. Hyperkalemia. Chronic renal disease. Acute dehydration. Heat cramps. Severe tissue destruction. Adrenal insufficiency. Familial periodic paralysis. Acidosis ...
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ICU Medical Issues Nationwide Recall of Potassium Chloride Injection, 20 mEq and Potassium Chloride Injection, 10 mEq Due to Mislabeling
ICU Medical, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot each of POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Inj. bags with overwrap labels 10mEq, packaged in cases of POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Inj. 20 mEq, to the user level.