HEPARIN LOCK FLUSH SOLUTION, USP, 100 USP Units/mL, 1 mL Multiple Dose Vial, plastic vial, vial size 3 mL, NDC 63323-545-01, Product Code 504501; and HEPARIN LOCK FLUSH SOLUTION, USP, 100 USP Units/mL, 5 mL Multiple Dose Vial, 500 USP Units/5 mL, plastic vial, vial size 6 mL, NDC 63323-545-05, Product Code 504505; Rx only To maintain patency of an indwelling venipuncture device designed for intermittent injection or infusion therapy or blood sampling.
FDA Recall Z-1825-2012 · Posted 2012-06-19
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Recalling FirmApp Pharmaceuticals Llc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeNZW
Date Initiated2010-05-20
Date Terminated2012-06-20
Product QuantityProduct Code 504501 (1 mL): 454,275 vials; Product Code 504505 (5 mL): 119,325 vials
Reason for Recall
CGMP Deviations: Incomplete documentation associated with test results.
Firm Action
APP sent an URGENT DRUG RECALL LETTER and Response Form dated May 20, 2010, to all affected consignees. The consignees contacted were at the retail/ medical facilities/hospital IeveIs, including intermediate wholesale IeveIs. Direct distributor consignees were instructed to notify their customers immediately of this recall action, and direct them to discontinue distributing or dispensing the affected lots, plus return the affected products and lots to APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC in Bensenville, IL. Direct consignees with affected lots on hand were instructed to immediately discontinue distributing or dispensing the affected products and return them to APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC in Bensenville, IL 60106. Questions regarding the information on how to return product can be made to the firm's Quality Assurance Department at 1-866-716-2459.
For questions regarding this recall call 847-969-2700.
Root Cause
Release of Material/Component prior to receiving test results
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide Distribution and Puerto Rico
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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