FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0649-2024

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 (Heparin Sodium in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection), 2,000 units per 1,000 mL (2 units/mL), 1000 mL Sterile Single Dose Container, Rx Only, Baxter USA, NDC 0338-0433-04

Brand name
Heparin Sodium In Sodium Chloride
Generic name
Heparin Sodium
Active ingredient
Heparin Sodium
Route
Intravenous
NDCs
0338-0424, 0338-0431, 0338-0433, 0338-0428
FDA application
NDA018609
Affected lot / code info
Lot # N008235, Exp 8/31/2024

Why it was recalled

Microbial Contamination of Sterile Products; out of limit results obtained for endotoxin testing.

Recalling firm

Firm
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
25212 W Il Route 120, Round Lake, Illinois 60073-9799

Distribution

Quantity
44,208 containers
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2024-08-01
FDA classified
2024-08-30
Posted by FDA
2024-09-11
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0649-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.