The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0700-2023·Announced 2023-05-31

Neonatal Parenteral Nutrition Bags Recalled Due to Sterility Concerns

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services recalls 175 bags of neonatal TPN solution nationwide due to FDA inspection findings that questioned the sterility assurance of the product.

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: FDA Class II recall for sterile parenteral nutrition product intended for vulnerable neonatal patients. Lack of sterility assurance poses risk of serious infection. No illnesses or injuries reported in source. Per rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injury score at most 3.

Plain-English summary

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc. is recalling 175 bags of Neonatal TPN Starter Bag (Amino Acids [Trophamine] 4.5%/Dextrose 10% with HEPARIN, 250 mL per bag) distributed nationwide in the United States. The product is identified by National Drug Code (NDC) 71285-0432-1 and includes Lot #37-894962 (expiration 05/01/2023) and Lot #37-898285 (expiration 05/14/2023).

The recall was initiated following an FDA inspection that determined the company could not provide assurance of the sterility of this product intended for sterile parenteral use.

Lack of sterility assurance for products intended to be sterile poses a potential risk of infection in patients who receive them. Healthcare providers and patients with concerns about this product should contact Central Admixture Pharmacy Services at 6580 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106.

The recalled product

Product
Neonatal TPN Starter Bag, Amino Acids (Trophamine) 4.5%/Dextrose 10% with HEPARIN, packaged in 250 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., Lehigh Valley, 6580 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-0432-1.
Manufacturer
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.
Hazard
  • lack-of-sterility
  • infection-risk

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 # 37-894962
  • Exp 05/01/2023
  • 37-898285
  • Exp 05/14/2023

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.