FDAClass IIAugust 22, 2012

Heparin Lock Sodium*** recall: Sterility Concern

HEPARIN LOCK SODIUM*** (25X1ML) 100U/ML INJECTABLE 50 ML; HEPARIN LOCK SODIUM*** (25X5ML) 100U/ML INJECTABLE 125 MLS; HEPARIN SODIUM (25X30ML)**…

Why was Heparin Lock Sodium*** recalled?

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012 because FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.

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?

Rx #'s: 0387947 0391167 0394583 0394583 0394579 0390379 0390379

Product
HEPARIN LOCK SODIUM*** (25X1ML) 100U/ML INJECTABLE 50 ML; HEPARIN LOCK SODIUM*** (25X5ML) 100U/ML INJECTABLE 125 MLS; HEPARIN SODIUM (25X30ML)**…
Recalling firm
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
Quantity
12 units
Distribution
Nationwide, Bahamas, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Grand Cayman, Guatemala, Poland, Santo Domingo, Venezuela, and West Indies
Recall date
August 22, 2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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