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Sterile water - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 0990-7973
Drug Name

Sterile water

Type Brand
Active Ingredients
Water 1 ml/ml
Route IRRIGATION
Dosage Form IRRIGANT
RxCUI drug identifier 150985
Application Number NDA018313
Labeler Name ICU Medical Inc.
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
0990-7973-05 12 pouch in 1 case (0990-7973-05) / 1 bag in 1 pouch / 1000 ml in 1 bag
0990-7973-07 6 pouch in 1 case (0990-7973-07) / 1 bag in 1 pouch / 2000 ml in 1 bag
0990-7973-08 4 pouch in 1 case (0990-7973-08) / 1 bag in 1 pouch / 3000 ml in 1 bag
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Overdosage of Sterile Water

Information about signs, symptoms, and laboratory findings of acute ovedosage and the general principles of overdose treatment.
OVERDOSAGE In the event of overhydration or solute overload (if solutes have been added to the irrigation), re-evaluate the patient and institute appropriate corrective measures. (See WARNINGS , PRECAUTIONS and ADVERSE REACTIONS .)

Adverse reactions

Information about undesirable effects, reasonably associated with use of the drug, that may occur as part of the pharmacological action of the drug or may be unpredictable in its occurrence. Adverse reactions include those that occur with the drug, and if applicable, with drugs in the same pharmacologically active and chemically related class. There is considerable variation in the listing of adverse reactions. They may be categorized by organ system, by severity of reaction, by frequency, by toxicological mechanism, or by a combination of these.
ADVERSE REACTIONS Possible adverse effects arising from the irrigation of body cavities, tissues, or indwelling catheters and tubes are completely avoidable when proper procedures are followed. Displaced catheters or drainage tubes can lead to irrigation or infiltration of unintended structures or cavities. Excessive volume or pressure during irrigation of closed cavities may cause undue distention or disruption of tissues. Accidental contamination from careless technique may transmit infection. Should any adverse reaction occur, discontinue the irrigant, evaluate the patient, institute appropriate therapeutic countermeasures and save the remainder of the fluid for examination, if deemed necessary.

Clinical pharmacology

Information about the clinical pharmacology and actions of the drug in humans.
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Sterile Water for Irrigation, USP exerts a mechanical cleansing action for sterile irrigation of body cavities, tissues or wounds, indwelling urethral catheters and surgical drainage tubes, and for washing, rinsing or soaking surgical dressings, instruments and laboratory specimens. It also serves as a diluent or vehicle for drugs used for irrigation or other pharmaceutical preparations. Water is an essential constituent of all body tissues and accounts for approximately 70% of total body weight. Average normal adult daily requirement ranges from two to three liters (1.0 to 1.5 liters each for insensible water loss by perspiration and urine production). Water balance is maintained by various regulatory mechanisms. Water distribution depends primarily on the concentration of electrolytes in the body compartments and sodium (Na + ) plays a major role in maintaining physiologic equilibrium.

Contraindications

Information about situations in which the drug product is contraindicated or should not be used because the risk of use clearly outweighs any possible benefit, including the type and nature of reactions that have been reported.
CONTRAINDICATIONS NOT FOR INJECTION BY USUAL PARENTERAL ROUTES.

Description

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DESCRIPTION Sterile Water for Irrigation, USP is a sterile, distilled, nonpyrogenic water for injection intended only for sterile irrigation, washing, rinsing and dilution purposes. pH 5.5 (5.0 to 7.0). Sterile Water for Irrigation, USP contains no bacteriostat, antimicrobial agent or added buffer and is intended for use only as a single-dose or short procedure irrigation. When smaller volumes are required the unused portion should be discarded. Sterile Water for Irrigation, USP may be classified as a sterile irrigant, wash, rinse, diluent and pharmaceutical vehicle. Water for Irrigation, USP is chemically designated H 2 O. The flexible plastic container is fabricated from a specially formulated polyvinylchloride. Water can permeate from inside the container into the overwrap but not in amounts sufficient to affect the solution significantly. The semi-rigid container is fabricated from a specially formulated polyolefin. It is a copolymer of ethylene and propylene. The container requires no vapor barrier to maintain the proper drug concentration. The flexible plastic container is fabricated from a specially formulated polyvinylchloride. Water can permeate from inside the container into the overwrap but not in amounts sufficient to affect the solution significantly. Solutions in contact with the plastic container may leach out certain chemical components from the plastic in very small amounts; however, biological testing was supportive of the safety of the plastic container materials. Exposure to temperatures above 25°C/77°F during transport and storage will lead to minor losses in moisture content. Higher temperatures lead to greater losses. It is unlikely that these minor losses will lead to clinically significant changes within the expiration period.

Dosage and administration

Information about the drug product’s dosage and administration recommendations, including starting dose, dose range, titration regimens, and any other clinically sigificant information that affects dosing recommendations.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The dose is dependent upon the capacity or surface area of the structure to be irrigated and the nature of the procedure. When used as a diluent or vehicle for drugs, the manufacturer's recommendations should be followed. Drug Interactions Additives may be incompatible. Consult with pharmacist, if available. When introducing additives, use aseptic technique, mix thoroughly and do not store. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution container permits. (See PRECAUTIONS .)

Indications and usage

A statement of each of the drug products indications for use, such as for the treatment, prevention, mitigation, cure, or diagnosis of a disease or condition, or of a manifestation of a recognized disease or condition, or for the relief of symptoms associated with a recognized disease or condition. This field may also describe any relevant limitations of use.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Sterile Water for Irrigation, USP is indicated for all general irrigation, washing, rinsing and dilution purposes which permit use of sterile, nonpyrogenic, solute-free water.

Spl product data elements

Usually a list of ingredients in a drug product.
Sterile Water water WATER WATER Sterile Water water WATER WATER Sterile Water water WATER WATER

Carcinogenesis and mutagenesis and impairment of fertility

Information about carcinogenic, mutagenic, or fertility impairment potential revealed by studies in animals. Information from human data about such potential is part of the warnings field.
Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility: Studies with Sterile Water for Irrigation, USP have not been performed to evaluate carcinogenic potential, mutagenic potential, or effects on fertility.

Package label principal display panel

The content of the principal display panel of the product package, usually including the product’s name, dosage forms, and other key information about the drug product.
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 500 mL Bottle Label 500 mL NDC 0990-6139-03 Sterile Water for Irrigation, USP Sterile, distilled, nonpyrogenic, pH 5.5 (5.0 to 7.0). Warning: Not isotonic. Hemolytic. Indications: For irrigation only. Contraindications: Not for injection. Use only if clear and seal intact. Warnings: Do not heat bottle over 66°C (150°F). Store at 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Protect from freezing. See insert. Single- dose container. Contains no bacteriostat. Discard unused portion. Usual dosage: See insert. Rx only AQUALITE™ SYSTEM Manufactured for ICU Medical, Inc., Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045 USA RL-7290 LOT EXP PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 500 mL Bottle Label PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 1500 mL Bottle Label 1500 mL NDC 0990-7139-36 Sterile Water for Irrigation, USP Sterile, distilled, nonpyrogenic, pH 5.5 (5.0 – 7.0) Warnings: Not isotonic. Hemolytic. Indications: For irrigation only. Contraindications: Not for injection. Use only if clear and seal intact. Warning: Do not heat bottle over 66°C (150°F). Store at 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Protect from freezing. See insert. Single-dose container. Contains no bacteriostat. Discard unused portion. Usual dosage: See insert. Rx only icu medical AQUALITE™ SYSTEM Manufactured for ICU Medical, Inc., Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045 USA RL-7294 LOT EXP PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 1500 mL Bottle Label PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 3000 mL Bag Label 3000 mL NDC 0990-7973-08 Sterile Water for IRRIGATION, USP STERILE, DISTILLED, NONPYROGENIC. INDICATIONS: FOR IRRIGATION. CONTRAINDICATIONS: NOT FOR INJECTION. USE ONLY IF SOLUTION IS CLEAR AND CONTAINER IS UNDAMAGED. WARNINGS: NOT ISOTONIC. HEMOLYTIC. DO NOT HEAT OVER 66°C (150°F). OR STORE ABOVE 40°C (104°F). SINGLE-DOSE CONTAINER. CONTAINS NO BACTERIOSTAT. DISCARD UNUSED PORTION. USE ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: AS DIRECTED BY PHYSICIAN. pH 5.5 (5.0 TO 7.0) RX ONLY 3 V CONTAINS DEHP IM-4379 ICU Medical, Inc., Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045, USA icu medical PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 3000 mL Bag Label PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 3000 mL Bag Overwrap 2 HDPE TO OPEN TEAR AT NOTCH DO NOT REMOVE FROM OVERWRAP UNTIL READY FOR USE. AFTER REMOVING THE OVERWRAP, CHECK FOR MINUTE LEAKS BY SQUEEZING CONTAINER FIRMLY. IF LEAKS ARE FOUND, DISCARD SOLUTION AS STERILITY MAY BE IMPAIRED. RECOMMENDED STORAGE: ROOM TEMPERATURE (25°C). AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT. PROTECT FROM FREEZING. SEE INSERT. 98-4321-R14-3/98 PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 3000 mL Bag Overwrap

Spl unclassified section

Information not classified as belonging to one of the other fields. Approximately 40% of labeling with effective_time between June 2009 and August 2014 have information in this field.
FOR ALL GENERAL IRRIGATION, WASHING, RINSING AND DILUTION PURPOSES For Irrigation Only Not For Injection By Usual Parenteral Routes Flexible Irrigation Container Semi-rigid Irrigation Container Rx only

Nursing mothers

Information about excretion of the drug in human milk and effects on the nursing infant, including pertinent adverse effects observed in animal offspring.
Nursing Mothers: Caution should be exercised when Sterile Water for Irrigation, USP is administered to a nursing woman.

Pediatric use

Information about any limitations on any pediatric indications, needs for specific monitoring, hazards associated with use of the drug in any subsets of the pediatric population (such as neonates, infants, children, or adolescents), differences between pediatric and adult responses to the drug, and other information related to the safe and effective pediatric use of the drug.
Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.

Pregnancy

Information about effects the drug may have on pregnant women or on a fetus. This field may be ommitted if the drug is not absorbed systemically and the drug is not known to have a potential for indirect harm to the fetus. It may contain information about the established pregnancy category classification for the drug. (That information is nominally listed in the teratogenic_effects field, but may be listed here instead.)
Pregnancy: Teratogenic Effects. Pregnancy Category C. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Sterile Water for Irrigation, USP. It is also not known whether Sterile Water for Irrigation, USP can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Sterile Water for Irrigation, USP should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

How supplied

Information about the available dosage forms to which the labeling applies, and for which the manufacturer or distributor is responsible. This field ordinarily includes the strength of the dosage form (in metric units), the units in which the dosage form is available for prescribing, appropriate information to facilitate identification of the dosage forms (such as shape, color, coating, scoring, and National Drug Code), and special handling and storage condition information.
HOW SUPPLIED NDC No. Product Container Size (mL) Container Type 0409-6139-22 Manufactured for ICU Medical, Inc., Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045, USA 0990-6139-22 Sterile Water for Irrigation USP 250 Semi-Rigid Irrigation 0409-6139-03 0990-6139-03 Sterile Water for Irrigation USP 500 Semi-Rigid Irrigation 0409-7139-09 0990-7139-09 Sterile Water for Irrigation USP 1000 Semi-Rigid Irrigation 0409-7139-36 0990-7139-36 Sterile Water for Irrigation USP 1500 Semi-Rigid Irrigation 0409-7973-05 Manufactured by ICU Medical, Inc., Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045, USA 0990-7973-05 Sterile Water for Irrigation USP 1000 Flexible Irrigation 0409-7973-07 0990-7973-07 Sterile Water for Irrigation USP 2000 Flexible Irrigation 0409-7973-08 0990-7973-08 Sterile Water for Irrigation USP 3000 Flexible Irrigation ICU Medical is transitioning NDC codes from the "0409" to a "0990" labeler code. Both NDC codes are expected to be in the market for a period of time. Store at 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Protect from freezing. Revised: July, 2018 ICU Medical, Inc., Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045, USA EN-4662
NDC No.ProductContainer Size (mL)Container Type
0409-6139-22Manufactured for ICU Medical, Inc., Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045, USA 0990-6139-22Sterile Water for Irrigation USP250Semi-Rigid Irrigation
0409-6139-03 0990-6139-03Sterile Water for Irrigation USP500Semi-Rigid Irrigation
0409-7139-09 0990-7139-09Sterile Water for Irrigation USP1000Semi-Rigid Irrigation
0409-7139-36 0990-7139-36Sterile Water for Irrigation USP1500Semi-Rigid Irrigation
0409-7973-05Manufactured by ICU Medical, Inc., Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045, USA 0990-7973-05Sterile Water for Irrigation USP1000Flexible Irrigation
0409-7973-07 0990-7973-07Sterile Water for Irrigation USP2000Flexible Irrigation
0409-7973-08 0990-7973-08Sterile Water for Irrigation USP3000Flexible Irrigation

Precautions

Information about any special care to be exercised for safe and effective use of the drug.
PRECAUTIONS Do not use for irrigation that may result in absorption into the blood. Caution should be observed when solute-free water is used for continuous irrigation or allowed to "dwell" inside body cavities because of possible absorption into the blood stream and the production of intravascular hemolysis and circulatory overload. Aseptic technique is essential with the use of sterile preparations for irrigation of body cavities, wounds and urethral catheters or for wetting dressings that come in contact with body tissues. When used as a "pour" irrigation, no part of the contents should be allowed to contact the surface below the outer protected thread area of the semi-rigid wide mouth container. The flexible container is designed for use with nonvented irrigation sets. When used for irrigation via appropriate irrigation equipment, the administration set should be attached promptly. Unused portions should be discarded and a fresh container of appropriate size used for the start up of each cycle or repeat procedure. For repeated irrigations of urethral catheters, a separate container should be used for each patient. Do not administer unless water is clear, seal is intact and container is undamaged. Discard unused portion. Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility: Studies with Sterile Water for Irrigation, USP have not been performed to evaluate carcinogenic potential, mutagenic potential, or effects on fertility. Nursing Mothers: Caution should be exercised when Sterile Water for Irrigation, USP is administered to a nursing woman. Pregnancy: Teratogenic Effects. Pregnancy Category C. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Sterile Water for Irrigation, USP. It is also not known whether Sterile Water for Irrigation, USP can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Sterile Water for Irrigation, USP should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed. Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.

Warnings

Information about serious adverse reactions and potential safety hazards, including limitations in use imposed by those hazards and steps that should be taken if they occur.
WARNINGS FOR IRRIGATION ONLY. This preparation is solute-free and its entry into the circulation will cause hemolysis. Solutions for urologic irrigation must be used with caution in patients with severe cardiopulmonary or renal dysfunction. Irrigating fluids used during transurethral prostatectomy have been demonstrated to enter the systemic circulation in relatively large volumes, thus, Sterile Water for Irrigation, USP must be regarded as a systemic drug. Absorption of large amounts of Sterile Water for Irrigation, USP with or without additives can cause fluid and/or solute overloading resulting in dilution of serum electrolyte concentrations, overhydration, congested states or pulmonary edema. The risk of dilutional states is inversely proportional to the electrolyte concentrations of administered solutions. The risk of solute overload causing congested states with peripheral and pulmonary edema is directly proportional to the electrolyte concentrations of such solutions. Do not heat container over 66°C (150°F).

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