FDA Recall Terminated

HEPFLUSH-10 (HEPARIN LOCK FLUSH SOLUTION, USP) 100 USP units per 10 mL (10 USP units per mL), Single Dose Vial, Rx only -- Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC -- NDC 63323-017-10, Product Code 1710

Recall: Z-1032-2015 · Initiated December 19, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1032-2015
Event Number
70050
Firm
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
FEI Number
3002733956
Product Code
NZW
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Initiated
December 19, 2014
Posted
January 29, 2015
Terminated
January 26, 2016
Address
3 Corporate Dr, Lake Zurich, IL, 60047-8930

Description

HEPFLUSH-10 (HEPARIN LOCK FLUSH SOLUTION, USP) 100 USP units per 10 mL (10 USP units per mL), Single Dose Vial, Rx only -- Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC -- NDC 63323-017-10, Product Code 1710

Reason

The lot failed pH specification.

Action

Fresenius sent an URGENT DRUG RECALL Letter dated December 19, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. 1. Examine their stock immediately to determine if they have any product from the affected lot. If the consignee is a distributor, immediately notify your customers that have been shipped or may have been shipped this product/lot of this recall and direct them to discontinue distributing or dispensing the affected lot. Please have them prepare to return the product to Fresenius Kabi as instructed in the Urgent Product Recall Response Form. Your customers may retrieve the recall letter and response form at http://www.fresenius-kabi.us /products/pharmaceutical-products/product-updates.html. 2. If you have the affected lot available, immediately discontinue distributing or dispensing the lot, and return all units to Fresenius Kabi ,via FedEx Ground, using the enclosed return goods label and packing slip. A FedEx Ground label can be obtained by checking the box and noting your mailing address on the enclosed Urgent Product Recall Response Form. It will be mailed to the consignee upon receiving the request. A credit memo will be issued covering the quantity of the return to Fresenius Kabi. 3. PLEASE COMPLETE THE ENCLOSED "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL RESPONSE FORM" AND SEND IT BACK TO US IMMEDIATELY VIA EMAIL OR FAX AT 1-708-649-8630. Use the following contact phone numbers as appropriate. Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST: QA Department: (866) 716-2459 for information on how to return product; Vigilance & Medical Affairs: 1(800) 551-7176 for clinical/technical information/Adverse Events (ADE's) reporting.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

Domestic: 69,725