US Drug Recall Register
Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Jul 29, 2020 (6 years ago)

Heparin Sodium 10,000 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1000 mL, Single Dose Container, Rx…

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Cross Contamination with Other Product(s): containers labeled as having methylparaben and propylparaben as preservatives, actually contained undeclared benzyl alcohol and did not contain any parabens.

What was recalled

Heparin Sodium 10,000 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1000 mL, Single Dose Container, Rx Only Injection for Intravenous Use (10 units/mL), SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT 06095, NDC#: 70004-0652-46, Bar Code 70004065246.

Recalling firm
SCA Pharmaceuticals
Origin
CT, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1553-2020

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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