4.2% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection recall: Impurity Out of Spec
4.2% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 5 mEq/10 mL (0.5 mEq/mL), For Intravenous Use Only, 10 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx Only, Manufactured and Distributed by: Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC, Lenoir, NC 28645 USA, NDC 51754-5012-1 (vial); 51754-5012-4 (carton)
Why was 4.2% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection recalled?
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: out of specification results for arsenic in the impurities tested.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA 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 # 10004077, Exp. 02/28/2026
- Product
- 4.2% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 5 mEq/10 mL (0.5 mEq/mL), For Intravenous Use Only, 10 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx Only, Manufactured and Distributed by: Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC, Lenoir, NC 28645 USA, NDC 51754-5012-1 (vial); 51754-5012-4 (carton)
- Recalling firm
- Exela Pharma Sciences LLC
- Quantity
- N/A
- Distribution
- Nationwide in the USA
- Recall date
- September 17, 2025
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Agency
- FDA (drug)