US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Jun 16, 2020 (6 years ago)

Heparin Sodium 5,000 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1000 mL bag (5 units/mL), Rx Only, SCA…

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

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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

Recalling firm
SCA Pharmaceuticals
NDC code
70004-0650-46
Origin
CT, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1311-2020

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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