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 results at 30-day stability. This affects Rx-only products with specific lot numbers.
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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 not have enough potency after 30 days of storage. This could lead to ineffective treatment if used for medical purposes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/37044-sca-pharmaceuticals-heparin-sodium-5000-units-recall-subpotent-drug-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/37044-sca-pharmaceuticals-heparin-sodium-5000-units-recall-subpotent-drug-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1311-2020
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“SCA Pharmaceuticals Heparin Sodium 5000 Units Recall: Subpotent Drug Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/37044-sca-pharmaceuticals-heparin-sodium-5000-units-recall-subpotent-drug-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-1311-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1311-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The heparin may not have the required potency after 30 days of storage, which could result in ineffective blood thinning. This is a subpotent drug issue, meaning the product might not work as intended when needed.
Who’s affected
Patients prescribed this heparin product for medical use are affected. Healthcare providers using the product for treatments 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 lot number 1220017764 and expiration date June 24, 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 matches the recalled batch.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The recall is due to potential subpotent drug results, meaning the product may not have enough potency after 30 days. It is not recommended for use.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so check with your healthcare provider or pharmacy for guidance.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Look for the product name 'Heparin Sodium 5,000 units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1000 mL bag (5 units/mL)' with lot number 1220017764 and expiration date June 24, 2020.
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-1311-2020 — SCA Pharmaceuticals SCA Pharmaceuticals Hello, I own a SCA Pharmaceuticals that is covered by recall D-1311-2020 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-1311-2020 (June 16, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1311-2020 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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