Mckesson Medical-Surgical recalls Excelsior Heparin Sodium syringes produced between June 2021 and August 2021 due to potential temperature excursions affecting product effectiveness. Consumers should check model numbers and GTINs for affected items.
Facility Temperature excursions (from June 2021-August 2021) prior to delivery; exposure to higher temperatures may have impacted product effectiveness. All lots received between 06/01/21-9/30/21.
Mckesson Medical-Surgical is recalling Excelsior Heparin Sodium prefilled syringes that were produced between June 1 and August 30, 2021. These syringes may have been exposed to temperatures that could reduce the product's effectiveness, which is important for patients needing heparin therapy.
The syringes may have been exposed to temperatures outside the recommended range during production or shipping from June 2021 to August 2021. This exposure could potentially reduce the effectiveness of the heparin, which is critical for patients needing blood thinning treatment.
Healthcare facilities and patients using heparin therapy who received these syringes between June 1 and August 30, 2021. Those with specific medical conditions requiring precise heparin dosing are at higher risk.
Check for model number 513604 or GTINs 00363807600515, 00363807600055, and 00363807600058 on the syringe packaging. These syringes were produced between June 1 and August 30, 2021.
Look for model number 513604 or GTINs 00363807600515, 00363807600055, or 00363807600058 on the syringe packaging.
The syringes may have been exposed to temperatures outside the recommended range between June 2021 and August 2021, which could reduce the product's effectiveness.
Check for model number 513604 or GTINs 00363807600515, 00363807600055, or 00363807600058 on the syringe packaging. These syringes were produced between June 1 and August 30, 2021.
No specific action is required beyond checking the product details. The recall does not require immediate discontinuation of use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mckesson Medical-Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1596-2022 — Mckesson Medical-Surgical Mckesson Medical-Surgical Hello, I own a Mckesson Medical-Surgical that is covered by recall Z-1596-2022 from Mckesson Medical-Surgical. 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.
Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.
No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.
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.
