Serious health hazard — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
HEPARIN SODIUM Recalled by Hospira Inc. Due to Presence of Particulate Matter: A particulate, confirmed as...
What You Should Do
Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Hospira Inc. directly.
Affected Products
HEPARIN SODIUM, 1000 USP Heparin Units/500 mL (2 USP Heparin Units/mL), in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 500 mL flexible container unit, Rx only, Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7620-03
Quantity: 63,378 flexible container units
Why Was This Recalled?
Presence of Particulate Matter: A particulate, confirmed as human hair, was found sealed between the tube and film at the round seal of the unused administrative port of the container.
Where Was This Sold?
This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.
About Hospira Inc.
Hospira Inc. has 245 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.
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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report