FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0358-2023

Product

Norepinephrine Bitartrate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 16 mg/250 mL (64 mcg/mL*), 250 mL Single-Dose Container bottle, packaged in 15 IV Bottles per carton, Rx Only, Nephron 503B Outsourcing Facility, 4500 12th St. Extension, West Columbia, SC 29172, NDC 69374-315-25.

Affected lot / code info
Lots: NB2018A, Exp. 02/24/2023; NB2022A, Exp. 03/08/2023; NB2028A, Exp. 04/04/2023; NB2032A, Exp. 04/24/2023; NB2036A, Exp. 05/24/2023; NB2043A, Exp. 06/17/2023; NB2046A, Exp. 06/26/2023; NB2049A, Exp. 07/21/2023; NB2052A, Exp. 07/27/2023; NB2062A, Exp. 09/13/2023; NB2068A, Exp. 09/23/2023

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
270,291 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-0358-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.