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Fiberglass found in IV solution made in North Carolina: FDA. Posted: Sep 4, 2026 / 08:09 AM EDT Updated: Sep 4, 2026 / 08:09 AM EDT MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) - A medical equipment company recalled two lots of IV solution last week after potential fiberglass contamination was identified in products manufactured in western North Carolina. Baxter Healthcare issued a voluntary recall on Aug. 25 for two lots of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection. According to the FDA, particulate matter in injectable products can cause blood clotting, which can lead to permanent organ damage or death. The product was manufactured at the company's North Cove facility outside of Marion. The solution was distributed to providers from July 31 through Aug. 3, 2026, in the Carolinas and Georgia, as well as Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia. The product is packaged in 500 mL VIAFLEX plastic containers, with 24 units in each case. In a statement shared with 7NEWS, Baxter said it initiated the recall in coordination with the FDA after identifying potential particulate matter in the affected solutions. Top headlines on MyFOX8.com. As of Sept. 1, the company said it had not received any reports of adverse events associated with the recalled lots. Health care providers should discontinue use of and return all affected units according to their facility's recall procedures. Health care providers with questions about the recall can contact the Baxter Healthcare Center for Service at (888) 229-0001 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CDT, Monday through Friday.

The week in recalls: week of september 4th, 2026. Injured? Morgan & Morgan, PA can help. The following product recalls have been announced this week - make sure you're in the know. Automated Impella heart pump Controllers. Abiomed has recalled all Automated Impella Controllers due to purge cassette recognition failures that can interrupt treatment. The issue has been associated with 37 serious injuries and three deaths. Baxter Sodium Chloride Injection bags. Baxter has recalled certain 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection bags due to potential fiberglass contamination. If administered, the particles could pose serious health risks to patients. Britax b-safe and endeavours infant car seats. Britax has recalled more than 114,000 infant car seats because a screw in the carrying handle can loosen, potentially causing the handle to partially detach and creating a fall and injury hazard. Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Nasal Swabs. Certain Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Nasal Swabs have been recalled due to a potential health risk. Manufacturing inspections identified microbiological testing issues. SHEIN Spiral Toys. SHEIN Distribution Corporation has recalled its Spiral Toys due to a choking hazard and a risk of serious injury or death. The toys violate the federal small-ball ban for products intended for children under three. XO Poppy Power Trip Magnetic Wireless Power Banks. Truststone Group has recalled its XO Poppy Power Trip Magnetic Wireless Power Banks due to fire and burn hazards. The lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite. Mistolin and Lestoil multi-purpose cleaners. Clorox Puerto Rico has recalled about 6.3 million scented Mistolin and Lestoil cleaners because they may contain bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can cause serious infections in people with weakened immune systems. Alanca 6-Drawer Dressers. Nanjing Wu Hai Smart Home Appliance Store has recalled its Alanca 6-Drawer Dressers due to tip-over and entrapment hazards and a risk of serious injury or death. The dressers violate the mandatory standard for clothing storage units and can tip over if not anchored to the wall. Gizoon Six-Drawer Double Dressers. Gizoon Direct has recalled its Six-Drawer Double Dressers due to tip-over and entrapment hazards and a risk of serious injury or death. The dressers violate the mandatory standard for clothing storage units. Skip Hop Baby Sesame Street Elmo Silicone Teethers. Skip Hop has recalled its Baby Sesame Street Elmo Silicone Teethers due to a choking hazard and a risk of serious injury or death. The black eyes can detach if the teether is frozen. Amana through-the-wall air conditioners and heat pumps. Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing has recalled certain Amana through-the-wall air conditioners and heat pumps due to a fire hazard and a risk of serious injury. The snubber circuit can emit flames if it shorts. Branch Ergonomic Chairs. Branch has recalled its Ergonomic Chairs due to a fall hazard. The backrest can detach from the chair during use. GIHNJSI Squeezy Dumplings Toys. GIHNJSI Squeezy Dumplings Toys have been recalled due to serious ingestion, choking, and intestinal obstruction hazards. The squeezy toys contain water beads that can be ingested by a child. Mountain bicycles with ONOFF S9 Carbon MTB Handlebars. MONDRAKER USA has recalled certain mountain bicycles equipped with ONOFF S9 Carbon MTB Handlebars due to a fall hazard and a risk of serious injury or death. The affected handlebars may crack or fracture during use, which can lead to loss of control. Cambridge Audio Yoyo (M) Portable Bluetooth Speakers. Audio Partnership has recalled its Cambridge Audio Yoyo (M) Portable Bluetooth Speakers due to a fire hazard. The lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite. Loyoda adult portable bed rails. Adult portable bed rails sold by Loyoda Direct and Loyoda have been recalled due to entrapment and asphyxiation hazards and a risk of serious injury or death. Users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress; the bed rails do not meet retention strap requirements; the bed rails' push pins and push pin holes are incorrectly sized; and the bed rails do not bear the required hazard warning labels. Rainbow Mystery Squishy Bun Toys. OKK Trading has recalled its Rainbow Mystery Squishy Bun Toys due to a water bead ingestion hazard and a risk of serious injury or death. The toys contain water beads that can be ingested by a child. 2024-2026 ford Mustang vehicles. Ford has recalled nearly 149,000 2024-2026 Mustang vehicles due to an increased risk of a crash. Engine-compartment wiring harness ground connections may fracture, potentially causing a loss of drive power or disabling the headlights, windshield washer, air conditioning, or engine cooling fan. If these recalled products have caused you or a loved one injury, you may be entitled to compensation. Take action and contact Morgan & Morgan today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. Disclaimer This website is meant for general information and not legal advice.

ShinyHunters claims theft of more than 7.1 million Baxter International records. Medical technology firm Baxter International disclosed a major cybersecurity incident after the ShinyHunters hacking group said that it had infiltrated the company's internal systems and exfiltrated more than 7.1 million records. Headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, Baxter International is a global American medical technology company that develops and manufactures products for treating acute and chronic medical conditions. Its portfolio includes IV solutions, infusion pumps, clinical nutrition therapies, surgical sealants, hospital beds, patient monitoring systems, and operating-room integration equipment. Baxter also provides specialty injectable medicines, inhaled anesthetics, and drug-compounding services. In a data security notification posted on its website, Baxter International revealed that it had identified unauthorised access involving certain third-party applications. The company immediately launched an investigation, with assistance from external cyber security experts, to determine the scope and impact of the incident. It also took steps to secure the affected systems and notified relevant law enforcement authorities about the incident. While the investigation remains ongoing, Baxter International said there has been no impact on its manufacturing operations, customer operations, patient services, or overall business continuity. The company continues to operate normally. "Teiss has no evidence that this activity affected Baxter products, connected solutions or technologies used by customers to deliver patient care. "Healthcare providers and customers can continue using Baxter products and connected solutions as intended," the medical device manufacturer said. The company said it is continuing to assess what information may have been accessed or acquired. The investigation is still ongoing, and Baxter International will share further updates as more details are confirmed. "At this time, we do not expect a material impact on financials or results of operations as a result of this incident," Baxter International added. The ShinyHunters ransomware group claimed responsibility for the cyber attack on Baxter International listing the company as a victim on its data leak site.The group claimed to have obtained 7.1 million records from the company and threatened to release it publicly. Following unsuccessful ransom negotiations, on August 19, the hacker group released the stolen data.