FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0169-2021

Product

Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.9%, 0.308 mOsmol/ml, 2mL Single Dose Vial, Rx Only, Mfd. by. West-ward Eatontown, NJ 07724 USA, Vial NDC 0641-0497-17

Brand name
Sodium Chloride
Generic name
Sodium Chloride
Active ingredient
Sodium Chloride
Route
Intramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous
NDCs
0641-0497, 0641-6144
FDA application
ANDA201833
Affected lot / code info
Lot#: 048315 EXP 4/2021; 068320 EXP 6/2021; 128302 EXP 12/2021; 099349 EXP 9/2022.

Why it was recalled

Failed pH Specifications: Out of Specification pH Test Results were found in Sodium Chloride Injection USP 0.9% 2ml vial.

Recalling firm

Firm
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Notification channel
E-Mail
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2 Esterbrook Ln, N/A, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003-4002

Distribution

Quantity
1,324,072 vials
Distribution pattern
Distributed Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-12-07
FDA classified
2020-12-16
Posted by FDA
2020-12-23
Terminated
2023-07-18
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0169-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Sodium Chloride · FDA Drug Recalls