What is NDC 72990-103?

72990-103 is the product NDC for Defencath, Taurolidine 40.5 mg/3mL; Heparin 3000 [USP'U]/3mL solution, listed with the FDA by CorMedix Inc.. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

What drug is associated with this NDC?

Defencath (Taurolidine and heparin).

CorMedix Inc., NDC labeler code 72990. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Defencath?

None: this is the only finished product listed under this name.

Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?

Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory.

Defencath NDC 72990-103 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)72990-103Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width72990-0103Add the package segment from the table below.

Package NDCs as listed with the FDA, and the 11-digit 5-4-2 form used on claims. The highlighted digit is the added leading zero.
Package NDC	11-digit (billing)	Package	Copy
72990-103-10	72990010310	10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (72990-103-10) / 3 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (72990-103-03)Marketed from Apr 9, 2024

How the 11-digit form is made: The product segment has 3 digits, so one leading zero is added to it (5-3-2 → 5-4-2). Formatting the NDC does not by itself make it billable — the product, package and quantity must match what was dispensed or administered, and payer rules apply. Conversion rules

Product information

Brand name (proprietary): Defencath
Generic name (nonproprietary): taurolidine and heparin
Active ingredients: Taurolidine — 40.5 mg/3mLHeparin — 3000 [USP'U]/3mL
Dosage form: Solution
Route: Intraluminal
Labeler: CorMedix Inc.NDC labeler code 72990
Product type: Prescription drug
Marketing category: NDA — New Drug ApplicationApplication NDA 214520
Marketing start: Apr 9, 2024
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2027
Other FDA classes: Heparin (Chemical structure)
Identifiers: Product ID 72990-103_c4c34743-4c50-4dd2-836c-3669dcdcb349SPL ID c4c34743-4c50-4dd2-836c-3669dcdcb349SPL set ID 13b3a61e-5a4b-4afb-8fa1-d76ebdb344d6RxCUI 2670461, 2670468, 2670471, 2670472UNII 8OBZ1M4V3V, T2410KM04A
Pharmacologic class: Anti-coagulant; Unfractionated Heparin

Billing references

What Med-Code can say about coding this product, and where each statement comes from. Nothing here is inferred from the name alone.

HCPCS codeNo match

No drug-specific HCPCS code in Med-Code's directory for this product. The directory is curated and not complete — check the current CMS HCPCS file before billing.

NDC on a medical claim

N472990010310 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 72990-0103-10. Unit qualifiers: F2 (international unit), GR (gram), ME (milligram), ML (milliliter), UN (unit (each)). The qualifier and quantity depend on what was given. About the N4 qualifier

Product label

Current FDA label (SPL), effective Sep 4, 2026.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

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 Use The 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. LIMITED POPULATION: DEFENCATH is a combination of taurolidine, a thiadiazinane antimicrobial, and heparin, an anti-coagulant, indicated to reduce the incidence of …

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About NDC 72990-103

What is NDC 72990-103?: 72990-103 is the product NDC for Defencath, Taurolidine 40.5 mg/3mL; Heparin 3000 [USP'U]/3mL solution, listed with the FDA by CorMedix Inc.. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Defencath (Taurolidine and heparin).
What is the active ingredient?: Taurolidine, Heparin.
Who is the labeler?: CorMedix Inc., NDC labeler code 72990. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Defencath?: None: this is the only finished product listed under this name.
Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?: Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.

Defencath (Taurolidine and heparin) NDC 72990-103