FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1311-2020

Product

Heparin Sodium 5,000 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1000 mL bag (5 units/mL), Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 755 Rainbow Rd. Windsor, CT 06095, NDC 70004-0650-46

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 1220017764, exp. date June 24, 2020

Why it was recalled

Subpotent Drug: Out-of-Specification potency results at the 30-day stability timepoint.

Recalling firm

Firm
SCA Pharmaceuticals
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
755 Rainbow Rd Ste B, Windsor, Connecticut 06095-1024

Distribution

Quantity
333 bags
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed to hospitals in PA and CA.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-06-16
FDA classified
2020-06-17
Posted by FDA
2020-06-24
Terminated
2021-03-17
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1311-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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