SCA Pharmaceuticals recalls Heparin Sodium 5,000 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1000 mL bag (5 units/mL), Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 755 Rainbow
SCA Pharmaceuticals recalls Heparin Sodium 5,000 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1000 mL bags due to subpotent drug potency. This may result in ineffective blood thinning when used as prescribed.
Lower-risk recall
Subpotent Drug: Out-of-Specification potency results at the 30-day stability timepoint.
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What happened, in plain English
SCA Pharmaceuticals is recalling Heparin Sodium 5,000 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1000 mL bags because the drug may be less potent than it should be. This could lead to ineffective blood thinning if used as directed, potentially increasing clotting risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36884-sca-pharmaceuticals-heparin-sodium-5000-units-recall-subpotent-drug-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36884-sca-pharmaceuticals-heparin-sodium-5000-units-recall-subpotent-drug-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1495-2020
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“SCA Pharmaceuticals Heparin Sodium 5000 Units Recall: Subpotent Drug Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36884-sca-pharmaceuticals-heparin-sodium-5000-units-recall-subpotent-drug-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-1495-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1495-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The heparin may not be strong enough to thin blood properly after 30 days of storage. This could cause blood clots to form if the medication is not effective in preventing them.
Who’s affected
Patients prescribed heparin for blood thinning therapy who use this specific product. Those with medical conditions requiring precise anticoagulation are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Heparin Sodium 5,000 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1000 mL bag (5 units/mL)' with the manufacturer SCA Pharmaceuticals. Look for lot numbers 1220018755 through 1220019488 and expiration dates from July 30, 2020 through August 26, 2020.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Verify the lot number and expiration date on the product label to confirm if it is in the recalled batch range.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The recall is due to potential subpotency, meaning the heparin may not be strong enough to thin blood properly. It is not safe to use as prescribed without confirming it is not recalled.
What should I do if I have this product?
Check the product details to see if it is in the recalled batch range. If it is, contact your healthcare provider for guidance on safe alternatives.
How can I confirm if my product is recalled?
Look for lot numbers 1220018755 through 1220019488 with expiration dates from July 30, 2020 through August 26, 2020 on the product label.
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-1495-2020 — SCA Pharmaceuticals SCA Pharmaceuticals Hello, I own a SCA Pharmaceuticals that is covered by recall D-1495-2020 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-1495-2020 (July 29, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1495-2020 to see it in context.
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