SCA Pharmaceuticals is recalling approximately 333 bags of Heparin Sodium (5,000 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1000 mL bag). This prescription medication is being recalled because testing discovered the drug was subpotent, meaning it was not at the required strength at its 30-day stability checkpoint. The affected products were distributed specifically to hospitals in California and Pennsylvania.
A subpotent drug may not provide the intended therapeutic effect, which for a blood thinner like Heparin, could lead to inadequate anticoagulation and a failure to prevent or treat blood clots.
Drug recall guidance for subpotent medication
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