Baxter Healthcare Corporation: Cardene IV (nicardipine Hydrochloride) In 0.83% Sodium Chloride Injection, 40 Mg In

Recall Summary Baxter Healthcare is recalling CARDENE IV (a heart medication) in specific batches due to manufacturing process deviations that don't meet FDA standards. The affected product is the 40 mg/200 mL injection in GALAXY containers distributed nationwide across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Chile. This is classified as a Class II recall, meaning the product could potentially cause adverse health effects.

Recalling firm
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Product
CARDENE IV (Nicardipine Hydrochloride) in 0.83% Sodium Chloride Injection, 40 mg in 200 mL (0.2 mg/mL) in GALAXY Single-Dose Container, Manufactured and Marketed by: Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA, NDC 43066-016-10.
Reason
CGMP Deviations
Classification
Class II
Category
drug recall
Country
United States
Agency
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Recall date
2026-08-06
Status
Ongoing
Areas affected
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, ...
Distribution
US Nationwide; Puerto Rico; and Chile.

Official recall notice from U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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