FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0356-2023

Product

Norepinephrine Bitartrate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 8 mg/250 mL (32 mcg/mL*), 250 mL Single-Dose Container, packaged in 15 x 1 IV Bottles per carton, Rx Only, Nephron 503B Outsourcing Facility, 4500 12th St. Extension, West Columbia, SC 29172, NDC 69374-316-25.

Affected lot / code info
Lots: NB2015A, Exp. 02/27/2023; NB2016A, Exp. 02/19/2023; NB2021A, Exp. 03/05/2023; NB2023A, Exp. 03/12/2023; NB2026A, Exp. 03/29/2023; NB2029A, Exp. 04/21/2023; NB2031A, Exp. 04/21/2023; NB2033A, Exp. 05/10/2023; NB2034A, Exp. 05/19/2023; NB2037A, Exp. 05/25/2023; NB2039A, Exp. 06/05/2023; NB2041A, Exp. 06/14/2023; NB2044A, Exp. 06/18/2023; NB2050A, Exp. 07/19/2023; NB2054A, Exp. 08/04/2023; NB2057A, Exp. 08/12/2023; NB2059A, Exp. 08/20/2023; NB2061A, Exp. 09/14/2023; NB2067A, Exp. 09/22/2023

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Recalling firm

Firm
Nephron Sterile Compounding Center LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
4500 12th Street Ext, N/A, West Columbia, South Carolina 29172-3025

Distribution

Quantity
443,483 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2023-02-22
FDA classified
2023-02-27
Posted by FDA
2023-03-08
Terminated
2024-09-24
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0356-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.