CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 12 Mar 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Heparin Sodium Injection, USP 10,000 USP units recalled
Fresenius Kabi USA is recalling Heparin Sodium Injection, USP 10,000 USP units per (1,000 USP units per mL) For IV or SC, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 22 Jan 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-1148-2014
- FDA event ID
- 67330
- Recalling firm
- Fresenius Kabi USA, Grand Island, NY
- Brand
- Heparin Sodium
- Manufacturer
- Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 22 Jan 2014
- FDA classified
- 5 Mar 2014
- Reported
- 12 Mar 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Potency & Assay
- Drug class
- Blood Thinners
Timeline
| 22 Jan 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 5 Mar 2014 | Classified by FDA | +42 days |
| 12 Mar 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Subpotent; 18 month time point
Potency and specification recalls happen when a batch tests outside its approved limits for strength, purity or dissolution, which can mean the dose delivered is higher or lower than labelled.
Product as listed by the FDA
Heparin Sodium Injection, USP 10,000 USP units per 10 mL (1,000 USP units per mL) For IV or SC use, Multi-Dose Vial, Rx only, NDC 63323-540-11, 25 vials in tray, each boxed vial individually labeled as: Heparin Sodium Injection, USP 10,000 USP units per 10 mL (1,000 USP units per mL) For IV or SC use, Multi-Dose Vial, Rx only, NDC 63323-540-11.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Subpotent; 18 month time point
Which lots are affected?
Lot Number: 6004137, Expiration date: 06/2014
Where was it sold?
Nationwide
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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