FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0324-2015

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

HEPARIN SODIUM, 1000 USP Heparin Units/500 mL (2 USP Heparin Units/mL), in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 500 mL flexible container unit, Rx only, Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7620-03

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 #: 41-046-JT, Exp 11/01/2015

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: A particulate, confirmed as human hair, was found sealed between the tube and film at the round seal of the unused administrative port of the container.

Recalling firm

Firm
Hospira Inc.
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
275 N Field Dr, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-2579

Distribution

Quantity
63,378 flexible container units
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-09-11
FDA classified
2014-12-23
Posted by FDA
2014-12-31
Terminated
2016-01-04
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0324-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.