HEPARIN SODIUM, 1000 USP Heparin Units/500 mL (2 USP Heparin Units/mL), in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 500 mL flexible container unit, Rx only, Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7620-03

FDA recall notice · announced December 31, 2014 · Hospira

Class I FDA/FSIS Class I: reasonable probability that use will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The product

HEPARIN SODIUM, 1000 USP Heparin Units/500 mL (2 USP Heparin Units/mL), in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 500 mL flexible container unit, Rx only, Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7620-03

Reason for recall

Presence of Particulate Matter: A particulate, confirmed as human hair, was found sealed between the tube and film at the round seal of the unused administrative port of the container.

Notes

Distribution: Nationwide
Lot/code information: Lot #: 41-046-JT, Exp 11/01/2015
Quantity: 63,378 flexible container units
Status: Terminated
Products in this recall event:
- HEPARIN SODIUM, 1000 USP Heparin Units/500 mL (2 USP Heparin Units/mL), in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 500 mL flexible container unit, Rx only, Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7620-0 (D-0324-2015)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.