drugs MODERATE Updated 2023-01-11

Pfizer Inc. recalls Heparin Sodium 2,000, USP Units, per 1,000 mL (2 USP Units/m

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Recalled Product

Heparin Sodium 2,000, USP Units, per 1,000 mL (2 USP Units/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 1,000 mL bags, a) Case (NDC 0409-7620-59), b) Single Unit (NDC 0409-7620-49), Rx only, Distributed By Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA,

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Hazard / Issue

Lack of assurance of sterility: Bags have the potential to leak.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: Lot: 5935283, Exp. 12/01/2023

✅ What Should You Do?

  1. 1Stop taking this medication and contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
  2. 2Do NOT flush medications down the drain — use an FDA-approved drug take-back program.
  3. 3Check the lot number on your bottle or packaging against the recalled lots listed above.
  4. 4Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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