FDAClass IIOctober 19, 2016

HEPARIN Sodium Inj. USP recall: Subpotent

HEPARIN Sodium Inj. USP, 3,000 USP Heparin Units per 3 mL Total Volume in a syringe, NOT FOR LOCK FLUSH, 1,000 Heparin USP Units per mL, Rx only…

Why was HEPARIN Sodium Inj. USP recalled?

Subpotent Drug and Stability Data Does Not Support Expiry: confirmed subpotency and potential loss of potency in drugs packaged and stored in syringes.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot Numbers: 15138094S, 15148074S, 15152062S, 15159110S, 15180117S, 15183118S, Exp between 07/15/15-10/12/15

Product
HEPARIN Sodium Inj. USP, 3,000 USP Heparin Units per 3 mL Total Volume in a syringe, NOT FOR LOCK FLUSH, 1,000 Heparin USP Units per mL, Rx only…
Recalling firm
Pharmedium Services, LLC
Quantity
350 syringes
Distribution
Nationwide
Recall date
October 19, 2016
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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