Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- March 20, 2026
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Fagron Compounding Services
- Category
- Health & Personal Care
- Sold At
- Unknown
- Geographic Scope
- 1 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL, PREGNANT, ELDERLY
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Drug Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Fagron Compounding Services
- Product type
- Iv Solution
- Model numbers
- 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 +4 more
- Colors
- Blue
- Sizes
- 32 mg per 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP
- Sold at
- Unknown
- Where affected
- ALL
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
March 20, 2026
Reported by FDA DRUG
April 15, 2026
RecallRadar source check
April 22, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; blue Break-Off-Part could detach from the administration port
What You Should Do
Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using this product immediately. Contact Fagron Compounding Services or your healthcare provider for guidance. Notification method: Letter
About This Product
Norepinephrine Bitartrate injections are used as vasopressors in critical care to raise blood pressure in hypotensive patients. They are typically prepared in hospital pharmacies or compounding centers.
Why This Is Dangerous
A blue Break-Off-Part could detach from the administration port, raising sterility concerns and potential contamination risk.
Industry Context
This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern beyond sterility assurance issues in compounded IV solutions.
Real-World Impact
Immediate discontinuation is required for affected bags. Hospitals and patients may experience delays in critical vasopressor therapy while replacements are sourced.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Confirm NDC 71266-5027-02 and product description.
Where to find product info
Recall details are on FDA enforcement page and packaging labels.
What timeline to expect
Refunds/replacements typically managed through hospital purchasing channels; no public timeline specified.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Engage hospital risk management or compliance.
- File a formal inquiry with the manufacturer and FDA if no response within a reasonable period.
How to prevent similar issues
- Implement strict lot-based inventory control.
- Institute supplier sterility confirmation before use.
- Audit compounded IV solutions for break-off components.
Documentation advice
Document lot numbers, expiration dates, and correspondences with the manufacturer and FDA.
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Product Details
Product: Norepinephrine Bitartrate, 32 mg per 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP. Company: Fagron Compounding Services. Address: 8710 34th St. N. Wichita, KS 67226. NDC: 71266-5027-02. Lot numbers and expirations include: 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. Quantity: 5140 bags. Distribution: Nationwide in the USA. Recall date: 2026-03-20.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Lot numbers with expirations listed (4/24/2026 to 7/12/2026)
- Nationwide distribution in the U.S.
- Hazard: lack of sterility assurance; blue Break-Off-Part could detach
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