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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT

Fresenius Kabi Issues Voluntary Recall of Sodium Acetate Injection, USP Due to the Presence of Particulate Matter

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Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Drugs
Reason for Announcement:
Recall Reason Description
Due to the presence of particulate matter found in reserve and/or stability sample vials
Company Name:
Fresenius Kabi, USA
Brand Name:
Brand Name(s)
Fresenius Kabi USA
Product Description:
Product Description
Sodium Acetate Injection, USP, 400 mEq/100 mL (4 mEq/mL), 100 mL fill in a 100 mL vial

Company Announcement

LAKE ZURICH, Ill., March 7, 2022 – Fresenius Kabi USA is voluntarily recalling seven lots of Sodium Acetate Injection, USP, 400 mEq/100 mL (4 mEq/mL), 100 mL fill in a 100 mL vial to the user level due to the presence of particulate matter found in reserve and/or stability sample vials. Microscopic and elemental analyses determined the presence of particulates composed of carbon and oxygen with varying amounts of iron and trace amounts of sodium, silicon, chromium, aluminum and cellulose.

The administration of an injectable product that contains particulate matter may result in local irritation or swelling or infection in response to the foreign material.  If the particulate matter reaches the blood vessels it can travel to various organs and block blood vessels in the heart, lungs or brain which can cause stroke and even lead to death.  To date, no adverse event reports have been received for these recalled lots, which were produced and sold in 2020 and 2021.

Sodium Acetate Injection, USP is indicated as a source of sodium, for addition to large volume IV fluids to prevent or correct low blood sodium levels in patients with restricted or no oral intake. It is also useful as an additive for preparing specific IV fluid formulas when the needs of the patient cannot be met by standard electrolyte or nutrient solutions. Listed below is a table of the recalled lots distributed nationwide to wholesalers, distributors, hospitals, and pharmacies between September 2020 and November 2021. An image of the product packaging is also included below. 

Product Name/Product size

NDC Number

Product Code

Batch Number

Expiration Date

First Ship Date

Last Ship Date

Sodium Acetate Injection, USP, 400 mEq/ 100 mL (4 mEq/mL), 100 mL fill in a 100 mL vial

63323-032-00

322100

6124193

05/2022

09/08/2020

12/22/2020

6124196

05/2022

11/16/2020

01/27/2021

6124226

05/2022

12/22/2020

03/22/2021

6124532

06/2022

01/27/2021

04/13/2021

6125333

12/2022

04/06/2021

06/01/2021

6125678

01/2023

06/23/2021

09/27/2021

6126846

08/2023

10/07/2021

11/17/2021

Fresenius Kabi is notifying its distributors and customers by letter and asking customers and distributors to check their stock immediately and to quarantine and discontinue the use and distribution of any affected product. Distributors should notify their customers and direct them to quarantine and discontinue distributing or dispensing the affected lots, and to return the product to Fresenius Kabi. The recall letter and response form are available at https://www.fresenius-kabi.com/us/pharmaceutical-product-updates.

Customers with questions regarding this recall may contact Fresenius Kabi at 1-866-716-2459 Monday through Friday, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. Consumers should contact their physician or health care provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

 About Fresenius Kabi

Fresenius Kabi (www.fresenius-kabi.com/us) is a global health care company that specializes in medicines and technologies for infusion, transfusion and clinical nutrition. The company’s products and services are used to help care for critically and chronically ill patients. The company’s U.S. headquarters is in Lake Zurich, Illinois. The company’s global headquarters is in Bad Homburg, Germany. For more information about Fresenius Kabi worldwide, please visit www.fresenius-kabi.com. 

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Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Fresenius Kabi
1-866-716-2459
Media:
Matt Kuhn
(847) 550-5751
matt.kuhn@fresenius-kabi.com

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