FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0934-2018

Product

HEPARIN 25,000 Units in 5% Dextrose (Heparin Sodium, USP 25,000 Units, 5% Dextrose Inj., USP 250 mL) Volume: 255 mL. Single dose bag. Avella Specialty Pharmacy, 24416 N 19th Avenue, Pheonix AZ 85085. NDC 42852-729-25

Affected lot / code info
Lot # 138-20181505@92, BUD 8/23/2018; 138-20181605@78, BUD 8/24/2018

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Potential leakage of bags.

Recalling firm

Firm
Avella of Deer Valley, Inc. Store 38
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
24416 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85085-1887

Distribution

Quantity
240 bags
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-06-12
FDA classified
2018-07-19
Posted by FDA
2018-07-25
Terminated
2020-01-24
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0934-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.