0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP 500 mL, VIAFLEX Plastic Containers
Recalled by Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Class I — most serious
There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
Baxter Healthcare Corporation has recalled 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP 500 mL, VIAFLEX Plastic Containers, according to data published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was reported on September 9, 2026 and was initiated on August 17, 2026. It is classified as a Class I recall, which means there is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the FDA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP 500 mL, VIAFLEX Plastic Containers, with approximately 145,464 500mL bags affected. The company behind the recall is Baxter Healthcare Corporation, based in Deerfield, IL. The FDA describes the product as: “0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP 500 mL, VIAFLEX Plastic Containers, with 24 units per case. Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL, 60015, USA, Made in USA, NDC 0338-0049-03”
Why was 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP 500 mL, VIAFLEX Plastic Containers recalled?
According to the FDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Presence of particulate matter: Particulates identified as fiberglass.” In plain terms, this recall relates to foreign material.
A foreign material recall means that pieces of something which should not be in food — such as metal, plastic, or glass — may be present. These can pose a choking hazard or cause injury. Recalls like these are issued to remove the affected product before anyone is hurt.
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP 500 mL, VIAFLEX Plastic Containers, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (Lot: Y495523, Y495523A, Exp 31-Oct-2027) before using it. This recall is currently listed as ongoing.
The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official FDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact Baxter Healthcare Corporation or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in IL. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public FDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the FDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Who this recall affects
This recall matters to anyone who bought 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP 500 mL, VIAFLEX Plastic Containers. Even if you feel fine, it's worth checking what you have on hand rather than assuming you were missed.
Distribution listed in the notice: Natonwide in the USA.
What foreign material actually means
A foreign material recall means that pieces of something which should not be in food — such as metal, plastic, or glass — may be present. These can pose a choking hazard or cause injury. Recalls like these are issued to remove the affected product before anyone is hurt.
In this case, the concern applies specifically to 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP 500 mL, VIAFLEX Plastic Containers from Baxter Healthcare Corporation — not to the wider category of products. Similar items from other brands aren't part of this recall.
How to check whether you have it
On medicine bottles, the lot number and expiration date are printed on the pharmacy label or stamped directly on the manufacturer's bottle — often near the bottom edge or on the back. If a pharmacy label covers it, your pharmacist can look up the lot they dispensed.
Compare what you find against the identifying details in this recall: Lot: Y495523, Y495523A, Exp 31-Oct-2027
What to do if you already bought it
Do not stop taking a prescribed medicine on your own because of a recall — for many conditions, an interrupted dose carries its own risk.
Instead, check the lot number against the details above and contact your pharmacist, who can confirm what they dispensed and arrange a replacement.
If you've had an unexpected reaction, contact your healthcare provider. Problems can also be reported to the FDA's MedWatch program.
Full recall details
- Status
- Ongoing
- Date reported
- September 9, 2026
- Recall started
- August 17, 2026
- Distributed in
- IL
What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP 500 mL, VIAFLEX Plastic Containers recalled?+
According to the FDA: Presence of particulate matter: Particulates identified as fiberglass
How serious is this recall?+
Class I — most serious. There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
What should I do if I have 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP 500 mL, VIAFLEX Plastic Containers?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) data for this recall.
Recall number: D-0849-2026. Information last synced from the FDA on October 6, 2026.
