On December 21, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Exela Pharma Sciences is voluntarily recalling 14 lots of Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 8.4%, 50 mEq/50 mL, as a Class I Recall due to a defective container.

Please note that not all lots are affected, so you may not be affected by this recall. Your health and safety are important to us. If you are currently taking Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 8.4%, please contact your health care provider to talk about other treatments or medicines that may be appropriate.

For more information, please visit FDA.gov, or call Exela Pharma Sciences at 1-828-341-6118 (TTY 711), weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern Time (ET). You can also call the Horizon NJ Health Pharmacy Help Desk at 1-800-682-9094 x81016 (TTY 711), weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., ET.