8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 50 mEq/50 mL (1mEq/mL), a) 20x50 mL Single Dose Vials (Vi...

FDA Recall #D-0116-2024 — Class I — October 18, 2023

Recall #D-0116-2024 Date: October 18, 2023 Classification: Class I Status: Ongoing

Product Description

8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 50 mEq/50 mL (1mEq/mL), a) 20x50 mL Single Dose Vials (Vial NDC 51754-5001-1; Carton NDC 51754-5001-5) and b) 25x50 mL Single Dose Vials (Vial NDC 51754-5001-1; Carton NDC 51754-5001-4), For Intravenous Use Only, RX Only, Manufactured and Distributed by: Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC, Lenoir, NC 28645; ALSO LABELED 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 50 mEq/50 mL (1mEq/mL), c) 20x50 mL Single Dose Vials, (Vial NDC 72572-740-01; Carton NDC 72572-740-20), Rx Only, Mfd for: Civica, Inc., Lehi, Utah, 84043, Mfd by: Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC, Lenoir, NC 28645.

Reason for Recall

Presence of Particulate Matter: Silicone

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

355,220 vials

Distribution

Nationwide

Code Information

a) P0001429, EXP 11/30/2023 b) P0001900, P0001902, EXP 08/31/2024; P0001903, P0001909, P0001945, EXP 09/30/2024; P0002002, EXP 11/30/2024; P0002052, EXP 12/31/2024 c) P0001912, EXP 08/31/2024

Status

Ongoing

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated