Sterile Water Injection
NDC Package 0409-4887-34

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Sterile Water (water) injection is this parenteral preparation is indicated only for diluting or dissolving drugs for intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, according to instructions of the manufacturer of the drug to be administered. This formulation utilizes a injection delivery system. Marketed by Hospira, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 0409-4887 and is authorized under FDA application NDA018801.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
0409-4887-34
Package Description
30 VIAL, PLASTIC in 1 TRAY / 10 mL in 1 VIAL, PLASTIC (0409-4887-32)
Product Code
0409-4887
11-Digit Billing Format
00409488734

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Sterile Water
Non-Proprietary Name
Water
Substance Name
Water
Dosage Form
Injection - A sterile preparation intended for parenteral use; five distinct classes of injections exist as defined by the USP.
Administration Route
  • Intramuscular - Administration within a muscle.
  • Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
  • Subcutaneous - Administration beneath the skin; hypodermic. Synonymous with the term SUBDERMAL.
Active Ingredient(s)
WATER 1 mL/mL
Usage Information
This parenteral preparation is indicated only for diluting or dissolving drugs for intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, according to instructions of the manufacturer of the drug to be administered.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Hospira, Inc.
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
NDA018801
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
06-16-2005
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (0409-4887). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

0409-4887-05
25 VIAL, GLASS in 1 TRAY / 1 mL in 1 VIAL, GLASS (0409-4887-31)
0409-4887-10
25 VIAL, PLASTIC in 1 TRAY / 10 mL in 1 VIAL, PLASTIC (0409-4887-17)
0409-4887-20
25 VIAL, PLASTIC in 1 TRAY / 20 mL in 1 VIAL, PLASTIC (0409-4887-23)
0409-4887-50
25 VIAL, PLASTIC in 1 TRAY / 50 mL in 1 VIAL, PLASTIC (0409-4887-24)
0409-4887-99
25 VIAL, GLASS in 1 CASE / 100 mL in 1 VIAL, GLASS (0409-4887-25)
0409-4887-99
100 mL in 1 VIAL

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 0409-4887-34 identifies a specific commercial package of 30 vial, plastic in 1 tray / 10 ml in 1 vial, plastic (0409-4887-32) of Sterile Water, a human prescription drug labeled by Hospira, Inc.. This injection is formulated for intramuscular; intravenous; subcutaneous use and contains water as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Hospira, Inc. on June 16, 2005. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

How is this Hospira, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 00409488734. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (4-4-2)
0409-4887-34
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
00409-4887-34

Note: The zero is added to the Labeler segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.