Baxter CARDENE IV Recall Due to CGMP Deviations

Source: FDA · United States

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Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling two lots of CARDENE IV due to CGMP deviations.

Reading this FDA recall beyond the headline

This notice was issued by FDA on September 14, 2026 and geographically references United States. The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall, with the stated reason "CGMP Deviations", distributed us nationwide; puerto rico; and chile.. FDA recall classes run from I (reasonable probability of serious harm) to III (unlikely to cause harm), so the class number is the fastest way to gauge severity here. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

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The original agency source is linked below so you can verify this record directly before acting on it. Its related labels are recall, product-safety, fda, Drugs.

What Happened

Baxter Healthcare Corporation initiated a voluntary recall of CARDENE IV (Nicardipine Hydrochloride) due to CGMP deviations.

Which Products Are Affected

CARDENE IV (Nicardipine Hydrochloride) in 0.83% Sodium Chloride Injection, 40 mg in 200 mL (0.2 mg/mL) in GALAXY Single-Dose Container, NDC 43066-016-10. Affected lots are Lot # NC177818 (Exp Date: 12/31/2026) and Lot # NC188869 (Exp Date: 12/31/2027). Distributed nationwide in the US, Puerto Rico, and Chile.

What You Should Do

Consumers should contact Baxter Healthcare Corporation for return or refund instructions using the information provided in the recall notification.

Why This Matters

This Class II recall affects prescription intravenous medication distributed across the United States and internationally.

Source

FDA recall number D-0813-2026

Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗

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Questions & Answers

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What is this FDA recall about?
Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling two lots of CARDENE IV due to CGMP deviations.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by FDA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How is this recall classified, and why does that matter?
The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall, citing "CGMP Deviations" as the reason. Class I is the most serious (reasonable probability of serious harm), Class II is a moderate or temporary health risk, and Class III is unlikely to cause harm.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with FDA for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more FDA Recalls updates?
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