FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0023-2023

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the drug will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 50 mEq/50 mL (1 mEq/mL) 50 mL Single Dose Vials, packaged in cartons of 20 vials, Rx Only, Mfd for: Civica, Inc. Lehi, Utah 84043, Mfd by: Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC, Lenoir, NC 28645, Carton NDC 72572-740-20, vial NDC 72572-740-1.

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: P0001497 Exp. 12/2023; P0001600 Exp. 02/2024; P0001663 Exp. 03/2024

Why it was recalled

Defective Container: Complaints received of vial breakage and glass flying when pressurized while preparing the product for administration

Recalling firm

Firm
Exela Pharma Sciences LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1245 Blowing Rock Blvd, N/A, Lenoir, North Carolina 28645-3618

Distribution

Quantity
148,920
Distribution pattern
Nationwide within the United States

Timeline

Recall initiated
2022-10-04
FDA classified
2022-10-27
Posted by FDA
2022-11-02
Terminated
2025-10-10
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0023-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.