The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0688-2023·Announced 2023-05-31

Neonatal TPN Starter Bag Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling Neonatal TPN Starter Bags after FDA inspection questioned whether these injectable products maintain required sterility standards.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall of a neonatal pharmaceutical where FDA inspection raised concerns about sterility assurance. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Per the severity rubric, this qualifies as High because it involves a risk-of-harm product (neonatal injectable preparation for vulnerable patients) where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc. is recalling Neonatal TPN Starter Bags containing amino acids (Trophamine 2%) and dextrose (10%) with added calcium and heparin, packaged in 250 mL bags for intravenous administration to neonates.

The recall was issued after an FDA inspection questioned whether these products, which are required to be sterile, actually meet the necessary sterility standards for their intended use.

The affected lot numbers are 37-897800 (expiration 05/12/2023) and 37-897895 (expiration 05/13/2023), encompassing 139 bags total. These products were distributed nationwide in the USA.

The recalled product

Product
Neonatal TPN Starter Bag, Amino Acids (Trophamine) 2%/Dextrose 10% with CALCIUM and HEPARIN, packaged in 250 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., Lehigh Valley, 6580 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-0416-1.
Manufacturer
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.
Hazard
  • lack-of-sterility

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (4)

  • Lot # 37-897800
  • Exp 05/12/2023
  • 37-897895
  • Exp 05/13/2023

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.