Class I · High risk
Heparin (Heparin Sodium in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection)
Microbial Contamination of Sterile Products; out of limit results obtained for endotoxin testing.
Heparin Sodium Injection
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Subpotent; 18 month time point
Cause type: Wrong potency / content
Sub- or super-potent product, or a failed content-uniformity / assay test. You may receive too little or too much active ingredient - a direct dosing risk. All wrong potency / content recalls.
What was recalled
Heparin Sodium Injection, USP 10,000 USP units per 10 mL (1,000 USP units per mL) For IV or SC use, Multi-Dose Vial, Rx only, NDC 63323-540-11, 25 vials in tray, each boxed vial individually labeled as: Heparin Sodium Injection, USP 10,000 USP units per 10 mL (1,000 USP units per mL) For IV or SC use, Multi-Dose Vial, Rx only, NDC 63323-540-11.
Affected NDC
63323-0540-11
Compare with the code on your package — it is the most precise check available.
Drug: Heparin
Product details
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heparin Sodium NDC 63323-0540 |
1000 [USP'U]/mL | Injection, Solution Intravenous|subcutaneous |
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | Rx |
- Recalling firm
- Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
- NDC code
- 63323-540-11
- Origin
- NY, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1148-2014 · FDA notice
Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.
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