US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Apr 28, 2023 (3 years ago)

Cardioplegia Solution, Reperfusate 4:1 low potassium, 15 mEq K, packaged in 477.5 mL per…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: after an FDA inspection called into question the sterility of the products intended to be sterile.

What was recalled

Cardioplegia Solution, Reperfusate 4:1 low potassium, 15 mEq K, packaged in 477.5 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., Lehigh Valley, 6580 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-0008-1.

Recalling firm
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.
NDC code
71285-0008-1
Origin
PA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0653-2023

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.