Key Takeaway

Heparin Sodium and 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 1000 USP Heparin Units, 500 mL in a VIAFLEX Plus Container, Rx Only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL --- NDC 0338-0431-03 by Baxter Healthcare Corp. was recalled on June 3, 2015. The hazard: Subpotent Drug; out of specification results for heparin raw material

FDA Drug Class II Terminated

Heparin Sodium and 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 1000 USP Heparin Units, 500 mL in a VIAFLEX Plus Container, Rx Only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL --- NDC 0338-0431-03

Recalled: June 3, 2015 ~145,350 containers units affected D-1131-2015

Description

Heparin Sodium and 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 1000 USP Heparin Units, 500 mL in a VIAFLEX Plus Container, Rx Only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL --- NDC 0338-0431-03

Hazard / Reason

Subpotent Drug; out of specification results for heparin raw material

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

Heparin Sodium and 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 1000 USP Heparin Units, 500 mL in a VIAFLEX Plus Container, Rx Only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL --- NDC 0338-0431-03

Drugs

Company Information

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

Round Lake, IL, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide

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