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FDA Drug Critical Class I Terminated

HEPARIN Sodium Injection USP 25,000 USP Units added to 250 mL 5% Dextrose Injection USP (100 units per mL), packaged in 250 mL bags, Rx only, PharMEDium Services, LLC, 12620 W. Airport Blvd #130, Sugar Land, TX 77478, Service Code 2K0419, NDC# 61553-419-02.

Reported: September 2, 2015 Initiated: April 13, 2015 #D-1357-2015

Product Description

HEPARIN Sodium Injection USP 25,000 USP Units added to 250 mL 5% Dextrose Injection USP (100 units per mL), packaged in 250 mL bags, Rx only, PharMEDium Services, LLC, 12620 W. Airport Blvd #130, Sugar Land, TX 77478, Service Code 2K0419, NDC# 61553-419-02.

Reason for Recall

Presence of Particulate Matter: The firm produced products using 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP or 5% Dextrose Injection, USP which were subsequently recalled by the manufacturer due to the presence of particulate matter.

Details

Recalling Firm
Pharmedium Services, LLC
Units Affected
240 bags
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
Lake Forest, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
HEPARIN Sodium Injection USP 25,000 USP Units added to 250 mL 5% Dextrose Injection USP (100 units per mL), packaged in 250 mL bags, Rx only, PharMEDium Services, LLC, 12620 W. Airport Blvd #130, Sugar Land, TX 77478, Service Code 2K0419, NDC# 61553-419-02.. Recalled by Pharmedium Services, LLC. Units affected: 240 bags.
Why was this product recalled?
Presence of Particulate Matter: The firm produced products using 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP or 5% Dextrose Injection, USP which were subsequently recalled by the manufacturer due to the presence of particulate matter.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on September 2, 2015. Severity: Critical. Recall number: D-1357-2015.