heparin added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 5,000 units/500 mL* (10 units/mL), 500 mL per bag, Rx only...
FDA Recall #D-0732-2023 — Class II — April 28, 2023
Product Description
heparin added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 5,000 units/500 mL* (10 units/mL), 500 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift Rd., Ste 100, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-7023-1.
Reason for Recall
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: after an FDA inspection called into question the sterility of the products intended to be sterile.
Recalling Firm
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc. — Allentown, PA
Classification
Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Product Type
Drugs
Product Quantity
5207 bags
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA.
Code Information
Lot # 37-888736, 37-888769, Exp 05/02/2023; 37-890465, 37-890483, Exp 05/09/2023; 37-892088, 37-892117, 37-892119, 37-892145, Exp 05/16/2023; 37-893759, 37-893765, Exp 05/23/2023; 37-895742, 37-895751, Exp 05/30/2023
Status
Terminated
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated