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Safety Report: Exela & Civica Sodium Bicarbonate Injection - recalled due to vial breakage, USA

1 year ago source fda.gov

Recall notice

United States

Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC, (Exela) is voluntarily recalling 49 lots of Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 8.4%, 50 mEq/50 mL vial, 20count carton, to the consumer level. Product was distributed nationwide to wholesalers, distributors, and other customers between December 16, 2021 and August 10, 2022.

Risk Statement: The product poses a potential safety concern with vial breakage and flying glass when pressurized while preparing the product for administration. Exela has received five (5) reports of flying glass injuring skin, eye and/or other parts. There have been no reports of sterility failures.

The product is used for treatment of metabolic acidosis and is packaged in a 50 mL glass vial, 20 vials per carton. The vials are labeled with Exela brand (Carton NDC: 51754-5001-5; Vial NDC: 51754-5001-1, Image 1) and Civica brand (Carton NDC: 72572-740-20; Vial NDC: 72572-740-1, Image 2).

The affected Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 8.4%, 50 mEq/50 mL lots (covering both Exela and Civica brands) include the following lot numbers and expiration dates:

- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001370. Expire Date: 10/23.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001371. Expire Date: 10/24.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001372. Expire Date: 10/23.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001433. Expire Date: 11/23.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001434. Expire Date: 11/23.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001443. Expire Date: 12/23.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001468. Expire Date: 12/23.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001469. Expire Date: 12/23.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001470. Expire Date: 12/23.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001495. Expire Date: 12/23.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001505. Expire Date: 12/23.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001506. Expire Date: 12/23.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001509. Expire Date: 12/23.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001510. Expire Date: 12/23.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001511. Expire Date: 12/23.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001512. Expire Date: 12/23.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001560. Expire Date: 01/24.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001561. Expire Date: 01/24.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001562. Expire Date: 01/24.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001564. Expire Date: 01/24.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001566. Expire Date: 01/24.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001567. Expire Date: 01/24.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001568. Expire Date: 01/24.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001571. Expire Date: 02/24.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001572. Expire Date: 02/24.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001573. Expire Date: 02/24.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001574. Expire Date: 02/24.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001578. Expire Date: 02/24.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001579. Expire Date: 02/24.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001580. Expire Date: 02/24.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001583. Expire Date: 02/24.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001586. Expire Date: 02/24.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001587. Expire Date: 02/24.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001588. Expire Date: 02/24.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001593. Expire Date: 02/24.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001594. Expire Date: 02/24.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001610. Expire Date: 02/24.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001618. Expire Date: 02/24.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001619. Expire Date: 02/24.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001644. Expire Date: 03/24.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001645. Expire Date: 03/24.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001646. Expire Date: 03/24.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001654. Expire Date: 02/24.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001662. Expire Date: 03/24.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001664. Expire Date: 03/24.
- Brand (Exela). Lot: P0001730. Expire Date: 05/24.
- Brand (Civica). Lot: P0001497. Expire Date: 12/23.
- Brand (Civica). Lot: P0001600. Expire Date: 02/24.
- Brand (Civica). Lot: P0001663. Expire Date: 03/24.

The Exela product (Carton NDC: 51754-5001-5; Vial NDC: 51754-5001-1) can be identified by the NDC numbers, and by the yellow flip-top safety cap on the 50 mL vial. The carton bears a purple stripe containing concentration information and the manufacturer name “Exela Pharma Sciences” in the lower right-hand corner. The vial label bears a purple stripe containing concentration information with the name “Exela Pharma Sciences” on the back.

The Civica Product (Carton NDC: 72572-740-20; Vial NDC: 72572-740-1) can be identified by the NDC numbers, by the yellow flip-top safety cap on the 50 mL vial, and by the carton which bears a green stripe containing concentration information and the manufacturer name “Civica” in the lower right-hand corner. The vial label bears a green stripe containing concentration information with the name “Civica” on the back.

All the above-listed lots are supplied in 20 count cartons only. This recall is not expected to cause drug shortage.

Exela is notifying its customers by e-mail and certified mail and is arranging for return and replacement of all recalled product directly to Exela. Customers that have product which is being recalled should discontinue use, segregate the recalled product, submit a recall stock response form to Exela (even if there is no product to return), and hold the product until shipment instructions are provided by Exela.

In case you experienced harm from these products, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.

Company name: Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC
Brand name: Exela & Civica
Product recalled: Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 8.4%, 50 mEq/50 mL vial
Reason of the recall: Vial Breakage
FDA Recall date: October 13, 2022

Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/exela-pharma-sciences-llc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-sodium-bicarbonate-injection-usp-84-50

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