Amidate Injection, Solution
NDC Package 0409-6695-01

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

Package Information

Amidate (etomidate) injection is aMIDATE is indicated by intravenous injection for the induction of general anesthesia. This formulation utilizes a injection, solution delivery system. Marketed by Hospira, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 0409-6695 and is authorized under FDA application NDA018227.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
0409-6695-01
Package Description
10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY / 10 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (0409-6695-11)
Product Code
0409-6695
11-Digit Billing Format
00409669501
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Amidate
Non-Proprietary Name
Etomidate
Substance Name
Etomidate
Dosage Form
Injection, Solution - A liquid preparation containing one or more drug substances dissolved in a suitable solvent or mixture of mutually miscible solvents that is suitable for injection.
Administration Route
Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
Active Ingredient(s)
ETOMIDATE 2 mg/mL
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
AMIDATE is indicated by intravenous injection for the induction of general anesthesia. When considering use of AMIDATE, the usefulness of its hemodynamic properties (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY) should be weighed against the high frequency of transient skeletal muscle movements (see ADVERSE REACTIONS).Intravenous AMIDATE is also indicated for the supplementation of subpotent anesthetic agents, such as nitrous oxide in oxygen, during maintenance of anesthesia for short operative procedures such as dilation and curettage or cervical conization.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Hospira, Inc.
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
NDA018227
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
07-26-2005
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 (0409-6695). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

0409-6695-02
10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY / 20 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (0409-6695-12)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 0409-6695-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 10 vial, single-dose in 1 tray / 10 ml in 1 vial, single-dose (0409-6695-11) of Amidate, a human prescription drug labeled by Hospira, Inc.. This injection, solution is formulated for intravenous use and contains etomidate 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 July 26, 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: 00409669501. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. 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)
0409-6695-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
00409-6695-01

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