PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

heparin 5000 units/500mL added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 10 units/mL, IV Bag, Rx only, Cental Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-7023-1

Reported: August 9, 2023 Initiated: July 14, 2023 #D-0979-2023

Product Description

heparin 5000 units/500mL added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 10 units/mL, IV Bag, Rx only, Cental Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-7023-1

Reason for Recall

Lack of assurance of sterility. Validation data for decontamination cycles is lacking.

Details

Units Affected
5,834 bags
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA
Location
Phoenix, AZ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
heparin 5000 units/500mL added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 10 units/mL, IV Bag, Rx only, Cental Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-7023-1. Recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.. Units affected: 5,834 bags.
Why was this product recalled?
Lack of assurance of sterility. Validation data for decontamination cycles is lacking.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on August 9, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0979-2023.