D-1551-2020 Class I Terminated

Recalled by SCA Pharmaceuticals — Windsor, CT

FDA drug recall D-1551-2020 was initiated by SCA Pharmaceuticals on July 29, 2020 and is designated Class I. Reason for recall: 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. The recall status is terminated (terminated May 21, 2021). Affected quantity: 366 Containers.

Recall Details

Product Type
Drugs
Report Date
September 2, 2020
Initiation Date
July 29, 2020
Termination Date
May 21, 2021
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
366 Containers

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide within the U.S.

Code Information

Lot #: 1220019289, Exp 08/21/2020.