Baxter Vancomycin Hydrochloride Injection Recall Over CGMP Deviations (Aug 6, 2026)

Source: FDA · United States

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Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling specific lots of Vancomycin Injection, USP in 5% Dextrose due to CGMP deviations.

FDA recall: what the record actually shows

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 Vancomycin Hydrochloride Injection due to CGMP Deviations. The recall is classified as Class II.

Which Products Are Affected

Vancomycin Injection, USP in 5% Dextrose, 1 g per 200mL (5 mg/mL), in GALAXY Single-Dose Container, Rx only, Sterile Nonpyrogenic, Iso-osmotic. NDC 0338-3552-48. Affected lots include: Lot # NC188678, Exp Date: 12/1/2026; Lot # NC188814, Exp Date: 12/5/2026; Lot # NC188944, Exp Date: 12/8/2026; Lot # NC193610, Exp Date: 4/21/2027; Lot # NC193665, Exp Date: 4/23/2027. Distributed to US Nationwide, Puerto Rico, and Chile.

What You Should Do

Consumers should refer to the recalling firm for further guidance on the affected product.

Why This Matters

This Class II recall involves a product distributed across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Chile.

Source

FDA recall number D-0805-2026, Baxter Healthcare Corporation.

Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗

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Questions & Answers

Questions readers often have about this FDA recall.

What is this FDA recall about?
Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling specific lots of Vancomycin Injection, USP in 5% Dextrose 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.
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