Exela Pharma Sciences product recalled over sterility concerns

Recall date

March 7, 2025

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Exela Pharma Sciences LLC recalls 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 50 mEq/50 mL (1 mEq/mL), 25 x 50 mL Single Dose Vials per carton, For Intraveno…

Recall number

D-0303-2025

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Exela Pharma Sciences LLC

Sold / distributed

Nationwide

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 50 mEq/50 mL (1 mEq/mL), 25 x 50 mL Single Dose Vials per carton, For Intravenous Use Only, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC, Lenoir, NC 28645. NDC Inner Vial: 51754-5001-1; NDC Carton: 51754-5001-4