8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 50 mEq/50 mL (1 mEq/mL) 50 mL Single Dose Vials, packaged ...
FDA Recall #D-0080-2023 — Class I — November 28, 2022
Product Description
8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 50 mEq/50 mL (1 mEq/mL) 50 mL Single Dose Vials, packaged in cartons of 20 vials, Rx Only, Mfd for: Civica, Inc. Lehi, Utah 84043, Mfd by: Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC, Lenoir, NC 28645, Carton NDC 72572-740-20, vial NDC 72572-740-1.
Reason for Recall
Defective Container: Complaints received of vial breakage and glass flying when pressurized while preparing the product for administration.
Recalling Firm
Exela Pharma Sciences LLC — Lenoir, NC
Classification
Class I — Reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.
Product Type
Drugs
Product Quantity
37,320 vials
Distribution
Nationwide within the United States
Code Information
Lot: P0001490 Exp. 12/2023
Status
Terminated
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
What Should You Do?
Stop using this medication immediately and contact your pharmacist or doctor. Do not flush medications down the drain. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement.