Independent register of U.S. FDA drug recalls · updated Oct 10, 2026
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Is Heparin recalled?

Yes — there is an active recall. 1 ongoing FDA recall mention Heparin (118 total). Check the affected lots below.

Recalls are matched by product description. A recall usually affects specific lots, not every package of Heparin. “Active” means an FDA recall is still ongoing; “closed” means it was terminated or completed. Checked against openFDA on Oct 10, 2026.

Heparin recalls on record

none so far in 2026; 118 on record, newest first
Class I · High risk

Bridgeport Hospital

Non-Sterility: Out of specification results for the sterility test for microbial contamination.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc. D-442-2015
Class I · High risk

Rose Medical Center

Non-Sterility: Out of specification results for the sterility test for microbial contamination.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc. D-440-2015
Class I · High risk

Rose Medical Center

Non-Sterility: Out of specification results for the sterility test for microbial contamination.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc. D-439-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Heparin Sodium active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in…

Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.

Terminated Cross-contamination Attix Pharmaceuticals D-703-2015
Class I · High risk

Heparin Sodium

Presence of Particulate Matter: A particulate, confirmed as human hair, was found sealed between the tube and film at the round seal of the unused administrative port of the container.

Terminated Particulate / foreign matter Hospira Inc. NDC 0409-7620-03 D-0324-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Rescue solution with triamcinolone

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Martin Avenue Pharmacy, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall of all compounded sterile preparations within expiry. The recall is being initiated in connection with a recent FDA inspection due to observations associated with certain quality control procedures that present a risk to sterility assurance.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Martin Avenue Pharmacy, Inc. D-0131-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Heparin Sodium and 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Specific lot numbers of these products have been identified for potential administration port leakage. The potential for leakage is the result of a manufacturing issue which occurred during the sealing of the closure assembly at the administration port.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Baxter Healthcare Corp. NDC 0338-0433-04 D-626-2013
Class II · Moderate risk

Heparin Lock Sodium***

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012 because FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab D-1531-2012
Class II · Moderate risk

Dmso/Heparin/Methylprednisolone 50%/5000u/40mg/50ml Solution 300 Mls

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012 because FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab D-1507-2012
Class II · Moderate risk

Dmso/Heparin 50%/20

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012 because FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab D-1506-2012
Class II · Moderate risk

Dmso / Bupivacaine HCL 50%/0.5% Injectable 100 Ml

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012 because FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab D-1505-2012
Class II · Moderate risk

Lidocaine/Sodium Bicarbonate/Heparin Irrigation 10.6mg/16.8mg/2667u/Ml Solutio 90 Ml

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab D-1562-2012