PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Heparin Sodium 2000 USP Heparin Units per 1000 mL (2 USP Heparin Units/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, Rx only. Hospira, Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC 0409-7620-59.

Reported: February 5, 2014 Initiated: January 9, 2014 #D-1036-2014

Product Description

Heparin Sodium 2000 USP Heparin Units per 1000 mL (2 USP Heparin Units/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, Rx only. Hospira, Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC 0409-7620-59.

Reason for Recall

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; potential leakage from administrative port.

Details

Recalling Firm
Hospira Inc.
Units Affected
27780 bags
Distribution
Nationwide including Puerto Rico
Location
Lake Forest, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Heparin Sodium 2000 USP Heparin Units per 1000 mL (2 USP Heparin Units/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, Rx only. Hospira, Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC 0409-7620-59.. Recalled by Hospira Inc.. Units affected: 27780 bags.
Why was this product recalled?
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; potential leakage from administrative port.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on February 5, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1036-2014.