4/27/2023

Heparin Lock Flush

Reason for the Shortage

- BD has heparin lock flush syringes available. BD states the shortage was due to increased demand and manufacturing constraints.
- Fresenius Kabi has heparin lock flush available.
- Medefil has heparin lock flush presentations available. Medefil states the shortage was due to increased demand.

Available Products

- BD Posiflush, BD, 10 unit/mL, 3 mL fill in 3 mL syringe, 30 count, NDC 08290-3064-13
- BD Posiflush, BD, 10 unit/mL, 5 mL fill in 5 mL syringe, 30 count, NDC 08290-3064-14
- BD Posiflush, BD, 100 unit/mL, 3 mL fill in 3 mL syringe, 30 count, NDC 08290-3064-23
- BD Posiflush, BD, 100 unit/mL, 5 mL fill in 5 mL syringe, 30 count, NDC 08290-3064-24
- Heparin Sodium, Fresenius Kabi, 100 unit/mL, 1 mL preservative-free vial, 25 count, NDC 63323-0549-01
- Heparin Sodium, Fresenius Kabi, 100 unit/mL, 1 mL vial, NDC 63323-0545-01
- Heparin Sodium, Fresenius Kabi, 100 unit/mL, 5 mL vial, NDC 63323-0545-05
- Heparin Sodium, Medefil, Inc., 10 unit/mL, 3 mL fill in 12 mL prefilled syringe, NDC 64253-0222-33
- Heparin Sodium, Medefil, Inc., 10 unit/mL, 3 mL fill in 6 mL prefilled syringe, NDC 64253-0222-23
- Heparin Sodium, Medefil, Inc., 10 unit/mL, 5 mL fill in 12 mL prefilled syringe, NDC 64253-0222-35
- Heparin Sodium, Medefil, Inc., 100 unit/mL, 3 mL fill in 12 mL prefilled syringe, NDC 64253-0333-33
- Heparin Sodium, Medefil, Inc., 100 unit/mL, 3 mL fill in 6 mL prefilled syringe, NDC 64253-0333-23
- Heparin Sodium, Medefil, Inc., 100 unit/mL, 5 mL fill in 12 mL prefilled syringe, NDC 64253-0333-35

Updated

Updated April 27, 2023 by Leslie Jensen, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. Created February 15, 2022 by Leslie Jensen, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. © 2023, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.

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