Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Labeling; Label Error on Declared Strength; label incorrectly states the concentration as 50 mg/50 mL (1 mg/mL) rather than the fully accurate concentration as 50 Units/50 mL (1 Unit/mL)
HEPERAIN 50 mg/50 mL (1mg/mL) Injectable Solution, Heparin Sodium 0.45% Sodium Chloride QS Heparin 50 Units 50 mL, Sterile single use syringe, Avella of Houston an FDA Registered 503B Outsourcing Facility 9265 Kirby Dr. Houston, TX 77054 (877) 794-0404 ---- NDC: 42852-725-65
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.
Reason Presence of Foreign Substance: presence of particles and white flakes in the reconstituted bottles.
Reason shortfill; reports of empty capsules.
Reason Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in products
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
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