The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1159-2016·Announced 2016-07-13

Cantrell Drug Recalls Heparin Sodium Syringes Due to Stability Data Issues

Cantrell Drug Company is recalling 352 syringes of Heparin Sodium 0.5 USP UNITS/mL because stability data does not support the expiration date.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard is a theoretical stability issue with no reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Cantrell Drug Company is recalling 352 syringes of Heparin Sodium 0.5 USP UNITS/mL in 0.225% Sodium Chloride. The product is a prescription-only medication distributed nationwide. The specific lot number is 150090, with an expiration date of 12/24/15.

The recall was initiated because stability data does not support the expiration date for this product. This indicates that the medication may not remain stable or effective until the printed expiration date.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected syringes and contact their pharmacist or healthcare provider for further instructions. The recalling firm is Cantrell Drug Company, located in Little Rock, AR.

The recalled product

Product
HEParin Sodium 0.5 USP UNITS/mL in 0.225% SODIUM CHLORIDE, in 3 mL Syringe, Rx Only, Cantrell Drug Co., Little Rock, AR --- UPC: 9999992212
Affected units
352

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 (2)

  • Lot: 150090
  • exp 12/24/15

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 13 recalled by Cantrell Drug Company under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 13 products in this recall →