0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, Solution
NDC Package 51662-1609-1

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

Package Information

0.9% Sodium Chloride injection is a medication used to treat dryness inside the nose (nasal passages). This formulation utilizes a injection, solution delivery system. Marketed by Hf Acquisition Co Llc, Dba Healthfirst, this product is identified by NDC 51662-1609 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA207956.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
51662-1609-1
Package Description
500 mL in 1 BAG
Product Code
51662-1609
11-Digit Billing Format
51662160901
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
0.9% Sodium Chloride
Non-Proprietary Name
0.9% Sodium Chloride
Substance Name
Sodium Chloride
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)
SODIUM CHLORIDE 9 g/1000mL
Usage Information
This product is used to treat dryness inside the nose (nasal passages). It helps add moisture inside the nose to dissolve and soften thick or crusty mucus. In babies and young children with stuffy noses who cannot blow their noses, using this product helps to make the mucus easier to remove with a nasal bulb syringe. This helps relieve stuffiness and makes breathing easier. This product contains a purified gentle salt solution (also called saline or sodium chloride solution). It does not contain any medication.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Hf Acquisition Co Llc, Dba Healthfirst
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
ANDA207956
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
07-31-2022
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 51662-1609-1 identifies a specific commercial package of 500 ml in 1 bag of 0.9% Sodium Chloride, a human prescription drug labeled by Hf Acquisition Co Llc, Dba Healthfirst. This injection, solution is formulated for intravenous use and contains sodium chloride 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 Hf Acquisition Co Llc, Dba Healthfirst on July 31, 2022. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This product is used to treat dryness inside the nose (nasal passages). It helps add moisture inside the nose to dissolve and soften thick or crusty mucus. In babies and young children with stuffy noses who cannot blow their noses, using this product helps to make the mucus easier to remove with a nasal bulb syringe. This helps relieve stuffiness and makes breathing easier. This product contains a purified gentle salt solution (also called saline or sodium chloride solution). It does not contain any medication.

How is this Hf Acquisition Co Llc, Dba Healthfirst product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 51662160901. 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 (5-4-1)
51662-1609-1
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
51662-1609-01

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