Why it was recalled
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Product description
Norepinephrine Bitartrate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 16 mg/250 mL (64 mcg/mL*), 250 mL Single-Dose Container bottle, packaged in 15 IV Bottles per carton, Rx Only, Nephron 503B Outsourcing Facility, 4500 12th St. Extension, West Columbia, SC 29172, NDC 69374-315-25.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lots: NB2018A, Exp. 02/24/2023; NB2022A, Exp. 03/08/2023; NB2028A, Exp. 04/04/2023; NB2032A, Exp. 04/24/2023; NB2036A, Exp. 05/24/2023; NB2043A, Exp. 06/17/2023; NB2046A, Exp. 06/26/2023; NB2049A, Exp. 07/21/2023; NB2052A, Exp. 07/27/2023; NB2062A, Exp. 09/13/2023; NB2068A, Exp. 09/23/2023
Where it was sold
Nationwide in the USA
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-0358-2023
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Feb 22, 2023
- FDA report date
- Mar 8, 2023
- Quantity
- 270,291 bottles
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Nephron Sterile Compounding Center LLC
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0358-2023, exactly as published.
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- City
- West Columbia
- State
- SC
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 91749
- Address
- 4500 12th Street Ext
- Code information
- Lots: NB2018A, Exp. 02/24/2023; NB2022A, Exp. 03/08/2023; NB2028A, Exp. 04/04/2023; NB2032A, Exp. 04/24/2023; NB2036A, Exp. 05/24/2023; NB2043A, Exp. 06/17/2023; NB2046A, Exp. 06/26/2023; NB2049A, Exp. 07/21/2023; NB2052A, Exp. 07/27/2023; NB2062A, Exp. 09/13/2023; NB2068A, Exp. 09/23/2023
- Postal code
- 29172-3025
- Report date
- Mar 8, 2023
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-0358-2023
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Nephron Sterile Compounding Center LLC
- Product quantity
- 270,291 bottles
- Termination date
- Sep 24, 2024
- Reason for recall
- Lack of Assurance of Sterility
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Norepinephrine Bitartrate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 16 mg/250 mL (64 mcg/mL*), 250 mL Single-Dose Container bottle, packaged in 15 IV Bottles per carton, Rx Only, Nephron 503B Outsourcing Facility, 4500 12th St. Extension, West Columbia, SC 29172, NDC 69374-315-25.
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide in the USA
- Recall initiation date
- Feb 22, 2023
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Feb 27, 2023