FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0097-2023

Product

Heparin Sodium 2,000, USP Units, per 1,000 mL (2 USP Units/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 1,000 mL bags, a) Case (NDC 0409-7620-59), b) Single Unit (NDC 0409-7620-49), Rx only, Distributed By Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA,

Brand name
Heparin Sodium
Generic name
Heparin Sodium
Active ingredient
Heparin Sodium
Route
Intravenous
NDCs
0409-1005, 0409-7620, 0409-2222
FDA application
NDA018916
Affected lot / code info
Lot: 5935283, Exp. 12/01/2023

Why it was recalled

Lack of assurance of sterility: Bags have the potential to leak.

Recalling firm

Firm
Pfizer Inc.
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
235 East 42nd Street, N/A, New York, New York 10017-5703

Distribution

Quantity
62,088 bags
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2022-12-29
FDA classified
2023-01-05
Posted by FDA
2023-01-11
Status
Completed

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0097-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.