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Product CodeUnit of SaleEach
1727180207NDC 17271-802-07 Package of 6 bags NDC 17271-802-07 1000 mL fill in a 1500 mL bag
1727180208NDC 17271-802-08 Package of 5 bags NDC 17271-802-08 2000 mL fill in a 2000 mL bag
1727180209NDC 17271-802-09 Package of 4 bags NDC 17271-802-09 3000 mL fill in a 3000 mL bag
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