US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Dec 31, 2015 (11 years ago)

NORepinephrine Bitartrate, 8 mg (32 mcg/mL) added to 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride…

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Subpotent Drug; confirmed results by FDA analysis after customer complaints of discoloration

What was recalled

NORepinephrine Bitartrate, 8 mg (32 mcg/mL) added to 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, in 250 mL Viaflex Bag Black, Rx only, PharMEDium Services, LLC, Sugar Land, TX NDC 61553-127-61

Recalling firm
Pharmedium Services, LLC
NDC code
61553-127-61
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0778-2016

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.

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