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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Drug product

8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 50 mEq/50 mL (1 mEq/mL) 50 mL Single Dose Vials, packaged in cartons of 20 vials, Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC Lenoir, NC 28645. Carton NDC 51754-5001-5, vial NDC 51754-5001-1.

D-0079-2023

November 28, 2022

Class I

Product summary

Firm
Exela Pharma Sciences LLC
Event
Event 91197
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class I
Quantity
489,600 vials
Official record key
drug-enforcement:D-0079-2023

Official wording

Reason: Defective Container: Complaints received of vial breakage and glass flying when pressurized while preparing the product for administration.

Code information: Lots: P0001178 Exp. 05/2023; P0001298, P0001301, P0001313, P0001314, P0001317 Exp. 08/2023; P0001330, P0001464 Exp. 09/2023; P0001442 Exp. 11/2023; P0001467, P0001472, P0001486, P0001532 Exp. 12/2023.

Distribution pattern: Nationwide within the United States

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Defective Container: Complaints received of vial breakage and glass flying when pressurized while preparing the product for administration.