Edetate Disodium Injection

24 June 2008

Products Affected - Description

Endrate (edentate disodium) injection, Hospira
Edetate disodium injection, Apotex, Bioniche Pharma

Reason for the Shortage

• Edetate disodium was discontinued due to safety concerns (http://www.fda.gov/OHRMS/DOCKETS/98fr/E8-13273.htm). 
• Cases of fatal medication errors have been reported in which patients received edetate disodium instead of edetate calcium disodium.

Estimated Resupply Dates

• Edetate disodium is discontinued.
• Calcium disodium versenate (edetate calcium disodium) (NDC00089-0510-06) is a different medication and remains available for the treatment of lead poisoning.

Related Shortages

• Penicillamine Capsules— Resolved

Updated

June 24, 2008; copyright 2008, University of Utah, Drug Information Service

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