American Regent Recalls Potassium Phosphates Injection

American Regent has a nationwide voluntary recall of some vials for translucent visible particles consistent with glass delamination.

American Regent is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall to the consumer and user level of the following product:

Potassium Phosphates Injection, USP, 15 mM/5 mL Phosphorus; 22 mEq/5 mL Potassium
5 mL Single Dose Vial
NDC # 0517-2305-25
Lot #0048
Exp Date: January, 2012

This voluntary recall was initiated because some vials of this lot exhibit translucent visible particles consistent with glass delamination.

Potential adverse events after intravenous administration include damage to blood vessels in the lung, localized swelling, and granuloma fo