Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Manufacturer / Brand | Pfizer Injectables (Hospira) |
| Manufacturer # / SKU | 00409397703 |
| NDC Number | 00409-3977-03 |
| Active Ingredient | Sterile Water for Injection, USP (H2O) |
| Preservative | 0.9% Benzyl Alcohol |
| Volume per Unit | 30 mL |
| Container Type | Multiple-Dose Vial (MDV) |
| Formulation | Preserved / Nonpyrogenic |
| Packaging | 25 Vials per Tray/Box |
| Latex Content | Not made with natural rubber latex |
Key Features
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Multiple-Dose Access: The bacteriostatic preservative inhibits the growth of most potentially contaminating bacteria, allowing the vial to be used for multiple draws over a 28-day period (once opened).
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Flip-Top Convenience: Equipped with a protective plastic flip-top cap that ensures the sterile rubber stopper remains uncontaminated until the first use.
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Large Volume: The 30 mL vial size is ideal for high-volume clinics or pharmacies that perform frequent medication reconstitutions.
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Standard Compatibility: Meets all USP requirements for pH, particulate matter, and sterility for parenteral diluents.
Clinical Applications
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Medication Reconstitution: Used to dissolve lyophilized powders into liquid form for injection.
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Drug Dilution: Used to adjust the concentration of liquid medications to meet specific patient dosage requirements.
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Pharmacy Compounding: Often utilized in cleanroom environments for the preparation of sterile injectable batches.
⚠️ Black Box & Safety Alert: NOT FOR USE IN NEONATES. Benzyl alcohol has been associated with “Gasping Syndrome” (a fatal toxicity) in newborns and premature infants. Use only preservative-free diluents for this population.
⚠️ Usage Note: When using to dilute drugs, ensure the drug is compatible with the preservative (Benzyl Alcohol). Check the medication’s package insert for specific diluent requirements.
⚠️ Discard Policy: Once the vial has been entered, it must be labeled with the date and discarded within 28 days or as per facility protocol, whichever is sooner.





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