Blood Thinners recalls

The FDA has published 157 recalls involving blood thinners since 2012. The latest was reported on 28 Oct 2026. Most were for sterility. Central Admixture Pharmacy Services has the most recalls in this group. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.

Total recalls157since 2012

Last 12 months6reported

Class I2918% of total

Ongoing15latest 28 Oct 2026

Recalls per month, last 24 months

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2Dec '24 0 0 0Mar 0 0 0Jun 0 0 1Sep 0 0 0Dec 0 0 0Mar 0 0 0Jun 2 3 0Sep 1 0

Severity split

Class I 29 18%Class II 121 77%Class III 7 4%

Why blood thinners is recalled

Companies

Brands

By year

202664%
202511%
202464%
20235636%
202164%
202064%
2019138%
201874%
201732%
201685%

Ongoing blood thinners recalls

15 active

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
28 Oct 2026Drug	CLASS II	Heparin Sodium Injection recalled by Shenzhen TechdowHeparin Sodium	Shenzhen Techdow Pharmaceutical	Sterility	Nationwide
5 Aug 2026Drug	CLASS III	Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules, 150 mg recalled by Ascend LaboratoriesDabigatran Etexilate	Ascend Laboratories	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
5 Aug 2026Drug	CLASS III	Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules, 75 mg recalled by Ascend LaboratoriesDabigatran Etexilate	Ascend Laboratories	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
5 Aug 2026Drug	CLASS III	Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules, 75 mg recalled by Ascend LaboratoriesDabigatran Etexilate	Ascend Laboratories	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
29 Jul 2026Drug	CLASS III	Dabigatran etexilate Capsules, 110 mg recalled by Ascend LaboratoriesDabigatran Etexilate	Ascend Laboratories	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
29 Jul 2026Drug	CLASS III	Dabigatran etexilate Capsules, 150 mg recalled by Ascend LaboratoriesDabigatran Etexilate	Ascend Laboratories	Potency & Assay	Nationwide

All blood thinners recalls, newest first

157 total

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
28 Oct 2026Drug	CLASS II	Heparin Sodium Injection recalled by Shenzhen TechdowHeparin Sodium	Shenzhen Techdow Pharmaceutical	Sterility	Nationwide
5 Aug 2026Drug	CLASS III	Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules, 150 mg recalled by Ascend LaboratoriesDabigatran Etexilate	Ascend Laboratories	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
5 Aug 2026Drug	CLASS III	Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules, 75 mg recalled by Ascend LaboratoriesDabigatran Etexilate	Ascend Laboratories	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
5 Aug 2026Drug	CLASS III	Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules, 75 mg recalled by Ascend LaboratoriesDabigatran Etexilate	Ascend Laboratories	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
29 Jul 2026Drug	CLASS III	Dabigatran etexilate Capsules, 110 mg recalled by Ascend LaboratoriesDabigatran Etexilate	Ascend Laboratories	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
29 Jul 2026Drug	CLASS III	Dabigatran etexilate Capsules, 150 mg recalled by Ascend LaboratoriesDabigatran Etexilate	Ascend Laboratories	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
3 Sep 2025Drug	CLASS II	Enoxaparin Sodium Injection, USP, 30 mg recalled by Cardinal HealthEnoxaparin Sodium	Cardinal Health	Packaging Defects	KS
18 Dec 2024Drug	CLASS II	Dabigatran Etexilate recalled by Ascend LaboratoriesDabigatran Etexilate	Ascend Laboratories	Nitrosamine Impurity	Nationwide
18 Dec 2024Drug	CLASS II	Dabigatran Etexilate, 150mg capsules recalled by Ascend LaboratoriesDabigatran Etexilate	Ascend Laboratories	Nitrosamine Impurity	Nationwide
11 Sep 2024Drug	CLASS I	Heparin (Heparin Sodium in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection) recalledHeparin Sodium In Sodium Chloride	Baxter Healthcare	Sterility	Nationwide
3 Jan 2024Drug	CLASS II	Warfarin Sodium Tablets, USP, 2.5 mg recalled by Cardinal HealthcareWarfarin Sodium	Cardinal Healthcare	Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations	Nationwide
3 Jan 2024Drug	CLASS II	Warfarin Sodium Tablets, USP, 5 mg recalled by Cardinal HealthcareWarfarin Sodium	Cardinal Healthcare	Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations	Nationwide
3 Jan 2024Drug	CLASS II	Enoxaparin Sodium Injection recalled by Cardinal HealthcareEnoxaparin Sodium	Cardinal Healthcare	Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations	Nationwide
6 Sep 2023Drug	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
6 Sep 2023Drug	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
6 Sep 2023Drug	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
6 Sep 2023Drug	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
6 Sep 2023Drug	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
6 Sep 2023Drug	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
6 Sep 2023Drug	CLASS II	heparin added to 0.9% sodium chloride/mL), IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
6 Sep 2023Drug	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023Drug	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023Drug	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023Drug	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023Drug	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023Drug	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023Drug	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023Drug	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023Drug	CLASS II	heparin added to 0.9% sodium chloride, Concentration =/mL, IV recalled	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Aug 2023Drug	CLASS II	Neonatal TPN Starter, Amino Acids recalled by Central Admixture Pharmacy	Central Admixture Pharmacy Services	Sterility	Nationwide

Should you stop taking Blood Thinners?

Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.