PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

HEPARIN Sodium Inj., USP, 5,000 USP Heparin Units per 5 mL Total Volume in a syringe, NOT FOR LOCK FLUSH, 1,000 USP Heparin Units per mL, Rx only, PharMEDium, Product code 2K1925.

Reported: October 19, 2016 Initiated: July 17, 2015 #D-0048-2017

Product Description

HEPARIN Sodium Inj., USP, 5,000 USP Heparin Units per 5 mL Total Volume in a syringe, NOT FOR LOCK FLUSH, 1,000 USP Heparin Units per mL, Rx only, PharMEDium, Product code 2K1925.

Reason for Recall

Stability Data Does Not Support Expiry: potential loss of potency in drugs packaged and stored in syringes.

Details

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
HEPARIN Sodium Inj., USP, 5,000 USP Heparin Units per 5 mL Total Volume in a syringe, NOT FOR LOCK FLUSH, 1,000 USP Heparin Units per mL, Rx only, PharMEDium, Product code 2K1925.. Recalled by Pharmedium Services, LLC. Units affected: 240 syringes.
Why was this product recalled?
Stability Data Does Not Support Expiry: potential loss of potency in drugs packaged and stored in syringes.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on October 19, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0048-2017.