Heparin Inj recalls
The FDA has published 1 recall involving Heparin Inj since 2016. The latest was reported on 19 Oct 2016. Most were for potency & assay. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls1since 2016
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 19 Oct 2016
Recalls per month, last 24 months
click a bar for that monthSeverity split
Class I 0 0%Class II 1 100%Class III 0 0%
Why heparin inj is recalled
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By year
All heparin inj recalls, newest first
1 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Heparin Sodium Inj., USP, 5,000 USP Heparin Units per Total recalled | Pharmedium Services | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking Heparin Inj?
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.