Drug recall D-0079-2023

Class I Terminated reported Dec 21, 2022

Product

8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 50 mEq/50 mL (1 mEq/mL) 50 mL Single Dose Vials, packaged in cartons of 20 vials, Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC Lenoir, NC 28645. Carton NDC 51754-5001-5, vial NDC 51754-5001-1.

Reason for recall

Defective Container: Complaints received of vial breakage and glass flying when pressurized while preparing the product for administration.

Lots and codes

Lots: P0001178 Exp. 05/2023; P0001298, P0001301, P0001313, P0001314, P0001317 Exp. 08/2023; P0001330, P0001464 Exp. 09/2023; P0001442 Exp. 11/2023; P0001467, P0001472, P0001486, P0001532 Exp. 12/2023.

Recall details

Recalling firm
Exela Pharma Sciences LLC, Lenoir, NC
Quantity
489,600 vials
Distribution
Nationwide within the United States
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
November 28, 2022
Terminated
October 10, 2025

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