United StatesFagron Sterile Services prefilled 250 mL 0.9% sodium chloride injection bags containing norepinephrine bitartrate (16 mg and 32 mg per 250 mL; NDCs 71266-5026-02 and 71266-5027-02) and vancomycin HCl (1.0 g, 1.25 g, 1.5 g added to 250 mL; NDCs 71266-5082-01, 71266-5083-01, 71266-5085-01) distributed nationwide are recalled. The recall was issued because of lack of assurance of sterility and a blue Break-Off-Part that could detach from the administration port. The recall is ongoing.
What's being recalled
norepinephrine Bitartrate,16mg per 250mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, Fagron Sterile Services, 8710 34th St. N. Wichita, KS 67226, NDC 71266-5026-02
norepinephrine Bitartrate, 32mg per 250mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, Fagron Sterile Services, 8710 34th St. N. Wichita, KS 67226, NDC 71266-5027-02
Vancomycin HCI, 1.25 grams added to 250 mL, 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, Fagron Sterile Services, 8710 34th St. N. Wichita, KS 67226, NDC 71266-5083-01
Vancomycin HCI, 1.5 grams added to 250 mL, 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, Fagron Sterile Services, 8710 34th St. N. Wichita, KS 67226, NDC 71266-5085-01
Vancomycin HCL, 1 gram added to 250 mL, 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, Fagron Sterile Services, 8710 34th St. N. Wichita, KS 67226, NDC 71266-5082-01
Recalling firm: Fagron Compounding Services, Wichita, KS, United States.
How to identify it
Lot: C274-000049934, Exp.: 4/23/2026; C274-000049963, Exp.:4/24/2026; C274-000050074, Exp.: 4/30/2026; C274-000050123, Exp.:5/1/2026; C274-000050296, Exp.: 5/9/2026; C274-000050420, Exp.: 5/16/2026; C274-000050774, Exp.:6/5/2026; C274-000050924, 6/7/2026; C274-000050961, Exp.: 6/11/2026; C274-000050991, Exp.: 6/12/2026; C274-000051139, Exp.:6/19/2026; C274-000051166, Exp.:6/20/2026; C274-000051198, Exp.:6/21/2026; C274-000051343, Exp.:6/28/2026. Lot: C274-000050004, Exp.: 4/24/2026; C274-000050295, Exp.:5/8/2026; C274-000050773, Exp.: 6/4/2026; C274-000051219, Exp.: 6/21/2026; C274-000051318, Exp.: 6/27/2026; C274-000051602, Exp.: 7/12/2026. Lot: C274-000050857, Exp.:7/6/2026; C274-000049316, Exp.: 4/26/2026; C274-000049367, Exp.: 4/28/2026; C274-000049496, Exp.: 5/3/2026; C274-000049518, Exp.: 5/4/2026; C274-000049535, Exp.: 5/5/2026; C274-000049653, Exp.: 5/11/2026; C274-000049654, Exp.: 5/11/2026; C274-000049745, Exp.: 5/16/2026; C274-000050128, Exp.: 5/31/2026; C274-000050151, Exp.: 6/1/2026; C274-000050184, Exp.: 6/6/2026; C274-000050504, Exp.: 6/15/2026; C274-000050662, Exp.: 6/21/2026; C274-000050836, Exp.: 7/5/2026; C274-000051014, Exp.: 7/13/2026; C274-000051057, Exp.: 7/18/2026; C274-000051240, Exp.: 7/25/2026. Lot: C274-000050858, Exp.:7/6/2026; C274-000051018, Exp.: 7/13/2026; C274-000049194, Exp.: 4/20/2026; C274-000049591, Exp.: 5/9/2026; C274-000049592, Exp.: 5/9/2026; C274-000049823, Exp.: 5/18/2026; C274-000050301, Exp.: 6/8/2026; C274-000050411, Exp.: 6/13/2026; C274-000051056, Exp.:7/18/2026. Lot: C274-000050987, Exp.:7/12/2026; C274-000049425, Exp.: 5/2/2026; C274-000050069, Exp.: 5/30/2026; C274-000050346, Exp.: 6/10/2026; C274-000050698, Exp.: 6/27/2026; C274-000050699, Exp.:6/27/2026; C274-000050775, Exp.:7/4/2026.
The hazard
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; blue Break-Off-Part could detach from the administration port
What to do
Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for health & beauty recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
Nationwide in the U.S.A.
The official notice
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