Why it was recalled
Presence of Particulate Matter: Silicone
Product description
8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 50 mEq/50 mL (1mEq/mL), a) 20x50 mL Single Dose Vials (Vial NDC 51754-5001-1; Carton NDC 51754-5001-5) and b) 25x50 mL Single Dose Vials (Vial NDC 51754-5001-1; Carton NDC 51754-5001-4), For Intravenous Use Only, RX Only, Manufactured and Distributed by: Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC, Lenoir, NC 28645; ALSO LABELED 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 50 mEq/50 mL (1mEq/mL), c) 20x50 mL Single Dose Vials, (Vial NDC 72572-740-01; Carton NDC 72572-740-20), Rx Only, Mfd for: Civica, Inc., Lehi, Utah, 84043, Mfd by: Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC, Lenoir, NC 28645.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
a) P0001429, EXP 11/30/2023 b) P0001900, P0001902, EXP 08/31/2024; P0001903, P0001909, P0001945, EXP 09/30/2024; P0002002, EXP 11/30/2024; P0002052, EXP 12/31/2024 c) P0001912, EXP 08/31/2024
Where it was sold
Nationwide
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
- Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
- If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
- Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0116-2024
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- Oct 18, 2023
- FDA report date
- Nov 29, 2023
- Quantity
- 355,220 vials
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Exela Pharma Sciences LLC
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0116-2024, exactly as published.
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- City
- Lenoir
- State
- NC
- Status
- Ongoing
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 93265
- Address
- 1245 Blowing Rock Blvd
- Code information
- a) P0001429, EXP 11/30/2023 b) P0001900, P0001902, EXP 08/31/2024; P0001903, P0001909, P0001945, EXP 09/30/2024; P0002002, EXP 11/30/2024; P0002052, EXP 12/31/2024 c) P0001912, EXP 08/31/2024
- Postal code
- 28645-3618
- Report date
- Nov 29, 2023
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-0116-2024
- Classification
- Class I
- Recalling firm
- Exela Pharma Sciences LLC
- Product quantity
- 355,220 vials
- Reason for recall
- Presence of Particulate Matter: Silicone
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 50 mEq/50 mL (1mEq/mL), a) 20x50 mL Single Dose Vials (Vial NDC 51754-5001-1; Carton NDC 51754-5001-5) and b) 25x50 mL Single Dose Vials (Vial NDC 51754-5001-1; Carton NDC 51754-5001-4), For Intravenous Use Only, RX Only, Manufactured and Distributed by: Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC, Lenoir, NC 28645; ALSO LABELED 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 50 mEq/50 mL (1mEq/mL), c) 20x50 mL Single Dose Vials, (Vial NDC 72572-740-01; Carton NDC 72572-740-20), Rx Only, Mfd for: Civica, Inc., Lehi, Utah, 84043, Mfd by: Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC, Lenoir, NC 28645.
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide
- Recall initiation date
- Oct 18, 2023
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Nov 22, 2023