Aminocaproic Acid
NDC Package 17478-447-08

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

Aminocaproic Acid is a medication used to help control bleeding due to a condition where your blood does not clot the way it normally should (fibrinolysis). Marketed by Akorn Operating Company Llc, this product is identified by NDC 17478-447 and is authorized under FDA application NDA015230.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
17478-447-08
Package Description
236.5 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code
17478-447
11-Digit Billing Format
17478044708
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
Units Per Package
236.5 ML

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Aminocaproic Acid
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
This medication is used to help control bleeding due to a condition where your blood does not clot the way it normally should (fibrinolysis). This may cause serious bleeding after certain surgeries or in certain conditions (such as bleeding disorders, liver disease, cancer). Aminocaproic acid works by helping your blood clot normally. It belongs to a class of drugs known as antifibrinolytics.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Akorn Operating Company Llc
FDA Application #
NDA015230
Marketing Category
NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC - A product marketed as a "generic" drug under an approved New Drug Application (NDA), rather than an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA),.
Start Marketing Date
03-12-2019
End Marketing Date
10-16-2025
Listing Expiration
10-16-2025
Exclude Flag
D
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 17478-447-08 identifies a specific commercial package of 236.5 ml in 1 bottle, plastic of Aminocaproic Acid, labeled by Akorn Operating Company Llc. This product is billed per "ML" milliliter and contains an estimated amount of 236.5 billable units per package. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by Akorn Operating Company Llc on March 12, 2019. The current certification is valid through October 16, 2025.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to help control bleeding due to a condition where your blood does not clot the way it normally should (fibrinolysis). This may cause serious bleeding after certain surgeries or in certain conditions (such as bleeding disorders, liver disease, cancer). Aminocaproic acid works by helping your blood clot normally. It belongs to a class of drugs known as antifibrinolytics.

How is this Akorn Operating Company Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 17478044708. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. There are 236.5 total billable units per package. 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 (5-3-2)
17478-447-08
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
17478-0447-08

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