SCA Pharmaceuticals recalls Heparin Sodium 10,000 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1000 mL, Single Dose Container, Rx Only Injection for Intravenous
SCA Pharmaceuticals recalls Heparin Sodium 10,000 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1000 mL injection due to cross contamination with undeclared benzyl alcohol. No remedy specified in official notice.
Recall notice
Cross Contamination with Other Product(s): containers labeled as having methylparaben and propylparaben as preservatives, actually contained undeclared benzyl alcohol and did not contain any parabens.
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What happened, in plain English
SCA Pharmaceuticals is recalling a specific heparin injection product because it was contaminated with benzyl alcohol instead of the expected preservatives. This could pose a risk to patients receiving the medication, though the recall does not include a remedy. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36882-sca-pharmaceuticals-heparin-sodium-recall-cross-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36882-sca-pharmaceuticals-heparin-sodium-recall-cross-contamination-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1553-2020
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“SCA Pharmaceuticals Heparin Sodium Recall: Cross Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36882-sca-pharmaceuticals-heparin-sodium-recall-cross-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-1553-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1553-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The recalled heparin product contains benzyl alcohol instead of methylparaben and propylparaben. This cross-contamination could lead to unintended medication reactions or adverse effects in patients receiving the injection.
Who’s affected
Patients prescribed this heparin injection by healthcare providers. Those using the product for medical treatment are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Heparin Sodium 10,000 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1000 mL, Single Dose Container, Rx Only Injection'. Look for the lot number 1220019457 and expiration date 08/24/2020.
- Brand
SCA Pharmaceuticals- Product
Heparin Sodium 10,000 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1000 mL, Single Dose Container, Rx Only Injection for Intravenous- Category
Drug
All 4 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Nationwide within the U.S.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| D-1550-2020 | Heparin Sodium 2,500 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 500 mL, Single Dose Container, Rx Only Injection for Intravenous Use (5 units/mL), SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT 06095, NDC#: 70004-0655-44, Bar Code 70004065544.; Lot #: 1220019269, 1220019278, Exp 08/21/2020; 1220019386, Exp 08/25/2020. | 1,097 Containers |
| D-1551-2020 | Heparin Sodium 5,000 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 500 mL, Single Dose Container, Rx Only Injection for Intravenous Use (10 units/mL), SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT 06095, NDC#: 70004-0650-44, Bar Code 70004065044.; Lot #: 1220019289, Exp 08/21/2020. | 366 Containers |
| D-1552-2020 | Heparin Sodium 5,000 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1000 mL, Single Dose Container, Rx Only Injection for Intravenous Use (5 units/mL), SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT 06095, NDC#: 70004-0650-46, Bar Code 70004065046.; Lot #: 1220019243, Exp 08/20/2020; 1220019439,1220019279, 1220019392, Exp 08/24/2020; 1220019488, Exp 08/26/2020. | 1,527 Containers |
| D-1553-2020 | Heparin Sodium 10,000 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1000 mL, Single Dose Container, Rx Only Injection for Intravenous Use (10 units/mL), SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT 06095, NDC#: 70004-0652-46, Bar Code 70004065246.; Lot #: 1220019457, Exp 08/24/2020 | 362 Containers |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Identify the product by checking the lot number 1220019457 and expiration date 08/24/2020 on the container.
Questions people ask
Is there a remedy for this recall?
The official notice does not specify a remedy.
What is the specific hazard with this product?
The product contains undeclared benzyl alcohol instead of methylparaben and propylparaben as preservatives.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Look for the lot number 1220019457 and expiration date 08/24/2020 on the container.
Contact SCA Pharmaceuticals
We’ve drafted a message you can send SCA Pharmaceuticals to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1553-2020 — SCA Pharmaceuticals Heparin Sodium 10,000 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1000 mL, Single Dose Contai Hello, I own a Heparin Sodium 10,000 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1000 mL, Single Dose Container, Rx Only Injection for Intravenous that is covered by recall D-1553-2020 from SCA Pharmaceuticals. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-1553-2020 (July 29, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1553-2020 to see it in context.
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