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3/31/04 at 5:07pm
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The FDA has released the following information.

PRODUCT
Morphine Sulfate in 5% Dextrose Injection, Each mL contains
morphine sulfate pentahydrate 1mg and dextrose hydrous
50mg, 1 mg/mL (250 ml total) Large Volume Glass Container,
Rx only. Recall # D-125-4.

CODE
Lot 04-736-DM.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Abbott Laboratories, North Chicago, IL, by letters on March 2, 2004. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.

REASON
Sub-potent; product labeled as containing 1mg/mL of Morphine Sulfate actually contains 0.2mg/mL of Morphine Sulfate.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
10,536 bottles.

DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide.
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