Drug recall

4.2% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 5 mEq/10 mL (0.5 mEq/mL), For Intravenous Use Only, 10 mL Single Dose…

FDA recall event 97348 · Class II · Exela Pharma Sciences LLC

Key facts

Event ID 97348
Recall numbers D-0620-2025
Recalling firm Exela Pharma Sciences LLC
Product type Drugs
Products 4.2% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 5 mEq/10 mL (0.5 mEq/mL), For Intravenous Use Only, 10 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx Only, Manufactured and Distributed by: Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC, Lenoir, NC…
Classification Class II
Status Ongoing
Voluntary or mandated Voluntary: Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: out of specification results for arsenic in the impurities tested.
Initiation date Jul 30, 2025
Report date Sep 17, 2025
City Lenoir
State NC
Country United States
FEI number 3008563008

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  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • 10–99 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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