PRODUCT
Dobutamine in 5% Dextrose Injection, 500 mg (2000
mcg/mL), in 250 mL flexible containers with foil
overwrap, Rx intravenous solution for inotropic
support in the short-term treatment of adults with
cardiac decompensation due to depressed
contractility resulting either from organic heart
disease or from cardiac surgical procedures.
NDC #0074-2347-32.

Recall #D-113-8.

CODE
28-488-DR, 28-490-DR, 28-491-DR, 29-497-DR.

MANUFACTURER
Abbott Laboratories, North Chicago, Illinois.

RECALLED BY
Manufacturer, by letter dated March 20, 1998.
Firm-initiated recall ongoing.

DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide and The Netherlands.

QUANTITY
29,952 units were distributed; firm estimated that
3,000 units remained on market at time of recall
initiation.

REASON
Mislabeling -- Some correctly labeled 500 mg units
are over wrapped with an incorrect 250 mg foil
labeled pouch.