Key Takeaway

CONCENTRATED SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION, USP, 23.4% a) 30 mL SINGLE DOSE VIAL, (NDC 0517-2930-25), b) 100 mL PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE (NDC 0517-2900-25), Rx Only, AMERICAN REGENT, INC. SHIRLEY, NY 11967 by Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was recalled on March 15, 2011. The hazard: Presence of Particulate Matter: In the course of inspecting retention samples visual particles were observed.

FDA Drug Class II Terminated

CONCENTRATED SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION, USP, 23.4% a) 30 mL SINGLE DOSE VIAL, (NDC 0517-2930-25), b) 100 mL PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE (NDC 0517-2900-25), Rx Only, AMERICAN REGENT, INC. SHIRLEY, NY 11967

Recalled: March 15, 2011 ~30 mL: 2,078,800 vials; 100 mL: 167,100 vials units affected D-1378-2012

Description

CONCENTRATED SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION, USP, 23.4% a) 30 mL SINGLE DOSE VIAL, (NDC 0517-2930-25), b) 100 mL PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE (NDC 0517-2900-25), Rx Only, AMERICAN REGENT, INC. SHIRLEY, NY 11967.

Hazard / Reason

Presence of Particulate Matter: In the course of inspecting retention samples visual particles were observed.

Class II: Product that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

Class II indicates the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. The probability of serious harm is considered remote.

Products Affected

CONCENTRATED SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION, USP, 23.4% a) 30 mL SINGLE DOSE VIAL, (NDC 0517-2930-25), b) 100 mL PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE (NDC 0517-2900-25), Rx Only, AMERICAN REGENT, INC. SHIRLEY, NY 11967

Drugs

Company Information

Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Shirley, NY, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide, Puerto Rico, and Abu Dhabi

Related Recalls

FDA Drug Class II

Epinephrine Injection, USP, 1:1000 (1 mg/mL), 25 x 1 mL Ampules, For SC and IM Use, For IV and IC Use after Dilution, Rx Only, American Regent, Inc., Shirely, NY 11967 --NDC 0517-1071-25

April 24, 2012

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