FDAClass IIAugust 19, 2020

Heparin Sodium 5 recall: Subpotent

Heparin Sodium 5,000 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1000 mL bag (5 units/mL), Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 755 Rainbow Rd. Windsor, CT 06095, NDC…

Why was Heparin Sodium 5 recalled?

Subpotent Drug: Out-of-Specification potency results at the 30-day stability timepoint.

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 #: 1220018755, Exp. Date 7/30/2020; 1220018861, 1220018850, Exp. Date 8/4/2020; 1220018899, Exp. Date 8/5/2020; 1220019027, Exp. Date 8/11/2020; 1220019075, Exp. Date 8/12/2020; 1220019243, Exp. Date 8/20/2020; 1220019439, 1220019279, 1220019392, Exp. Date 8/24/2020; 1220019488, Exp. Date 8/26/2020

Product
Heparin Sodium 5,000 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1000 mL bag (5 units/mL), Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 755 Rainbow Rd. Windsor, CT 06095, NDC…
Recalling firm
SCA Pharmaceuticals
Quantity
3,932 bags
Distribution
Product was distributed nationwide within the United States.
Recall date
August 19, 2020
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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