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NDC Package 72990-103-10 Defencath

Taurolidine And Heparin Solution Intraluminal - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
72990-103-10
Package Description:
10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON / 3 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (72990-103-03)
Product Code:
72990-103
Proprietary Name:
Defencath
Non-Proprietary Name:
Taurolidine And Heparin
Substance Name:
Heparin; Taurolidine
Usage Information:
LIMITED POPULATION: DEFENCATH® is indicated to reduce the incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) in adult patients with kidney failure receiving chronic hemodialysis (HD) through a central venous catheter (CVC). This drug is indicated for use in a limited and specific population of patients [see Clinical Studies (14)].Limitations of UseThe safety and effectiveness of DEFENCATH have not been established for use in populations other than adult patients with kidney failure receiving chronic HD through a CVC.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
72990010310
Billing Unit:
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 2670461 - heparin sodium, porcine 3,000 UNT / taurolidine 40.5 MG in 3 ML Injection
  • RxCUI: 2670461 - 3 ML heparin sodium, porcine 1000 UNT/ML / taurolidine 13.5 MG/ML Injection
  • RxCUI: 2670461 - heparin sodium, porcine 3,000 UNT / taurolidine 40.5 MG per 3 ML Injection
  • RxCUI: 2670468 - DEFENCATH 3000 UNT / 40.5 MG in 3 ML Injection
  • RxCUI: 2670468 - 3 ML heparin sodium, porcine 1000 UNT/ML / taurolidine 13.5 MG/ML Injection [Defencath]
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Cormedix Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Solution - A clear, homogeneous liquid1 dosage form that contains one or more chemical substances dissolved in a solvent or mixture of mutually miscible solvents.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Intraluminal - Administration within the lumen of a tube.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • HEPARIN 3000 [USP'U]/3mL
  • TAUROLIDINE 40.5 mg/3mL
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Anti-coagulant - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Heparin - [CS]
  • Unfractionated Heparin - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA214520
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    04-09-2024
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2025
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 72990-103-10?

    The NDC Packaged Code 72990-103-10 is assigned to a package of 10 vial, single-dose in 1 carton / 3 ml in 1 vial, single-dose (72990-103-03) of Defencath, a human prescription drug labeled by Cormedix Inc.. The product's dosage form is solution and is administered via intraluminal form.

    Is NDC 72990-103 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Defencath with product code 72990-103 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Cormedix Inc. on April 09, 2024 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2025 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 72990-103-10?

    The contents of this package are billed per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 72990-103-10?

    The 11-digit format is 72990010310. The 11-digit billing format might be required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other payers in billing claim forms.

    This package code is originally configured in a 5-3-2 segment 10-digit format and by adding a zero within the original NDC package code we can obtain the converted 11-digit format in a 5-4-2 segment configuration. The table below shows the 11-digit code conversion:

    10-Digit Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
    5-3-272990-103-105-4-272990-0103-10