FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0207-2021

Product

Sodium Citrate 4% 3 mL Anticoagulation Solution (40mg/mL), Rx only, 3 mL Single Dose Syringe, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095, barcode 70004090025

Affected lot / code info
Lot # 1220022961, BUD 1/20/2021; 1220023121, BUD 1/25/2021; 1220023207, BUD 2/12/2021; 1220023363, BUD 2/17/2021 & 1220023526, BUD 2/23/2021.

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; potential for a defective syringe cap, resulting in a non-integral unit

Recalling firm

Firm
SCA Pharmaceuticals
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
755 Rainbow Rd Ste B, Windsor, Connecticut 06095-1024

Distribution

Quantity
5,990 syringes
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed to hospitals nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-12-17
FDA classified
2021-01-07
Posted by FDA
2021-01-13
Terminated
2021-11-02
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0207-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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