HEPFLUSH-10 (HEPARIN LOCK FLUSH SOLUTION, USP) 100 USP units per 10 mL (10 USP units per mL), Single Dose Vial, Rx only

FDA device recall Z-1032-2015 · posted 2015-01-29 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC

Reason for recall

The lot failed pH specification.

Action taken

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.

Root cause

Component design/selection

Status

Terminated

Product code

NZW

Quantity affected

Domestic: 69,725

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Date initiated

2014-12-19

Date posted

2015-01-29

Date terminated

2016-01-26

Location

Lake Zurich, IL

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