Key Takeaway
Heparin Sodium 5,000 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 500 mL, Single Dose Container, Rx Only Injection for Intravenous Use (10 units/mL), SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT 06095, NDC#: 70 by SCA Pharmaceuticals was recalled on July 29, 2020. The hazard: Cross Contamination with Other Product(s): containers labeled as having methylparaben and propylparaben as preservatives, actually contained undeclare...
Heparin Sodium 5,000 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 500 mL, Single Dose Container, Rx Only Injection for Intravenous Use (10 units/mL), SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT 06095, NDC#: 70
Description
Heparin Sodium 5,000 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 500 mL, Single Dose Container, Rx Only Injection for Intravenous Use (10 units/mL), SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT 06095, NDC#: 70004-0650-44, Bar Code 70004065044.
Hazard / Reason
Cross Contamination with Other Product(s): containers labeled as having methylparaben and propylparaben as preservatives, actually contained undeclared benzyl alcohol and did not contain any parabens.
Class I: Dangerous or defective product that could cause serious health problems or death.
Class I is the most serious recall classification used by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death.
Products Affected
Heparin Sodium 5,000 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 500 mL, Single Dose Container, Rx Only Injection for Intravenous Use (10 units/mL), SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT 06095, NDC#: 70
DrugsCompany Information
SCA Pharmaceuticals
Little Rock, AR, United States
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Nationwide within the U.S.
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