EMERGENCY USE AUTHORIZATION (EUA) OF FRESENIUS
PROPOVEN 2% EMULSION

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to permit the emergency use of the unapproved product, Fresenius Propoven 2% (propofol 20 mg/mL) Emulsion 100 mL, to maintain sedation via continuous infusion in patients greater than 16 years old who require mechanical ventilation in an intensive care unit (ICU) setting.

CAUTION: THERE IS A RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL OVERDOSE WITH THIS UNAPPROVED PRODUCT.

Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion contains the same active ingredient, propofol, as FDA-approved Diprivan Injectable Emulsion USP 10 mg/mL, but contains double the concentration. BECAUSE OF THIS DIFFERENCE IN CONCENTRATION BETWEEN THIS UNAPPROVED PRODUCT AND THE FDA-APPROVED PRODUCT, THERE IS A RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL OVERDOSE.

Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion 100mL is not an FDA-approved drug in the United States. However, FDA has issued an EUA permitting the emergency use of Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The scope of the EUA is limited as follows:

• Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion will be used only to maintain sedation via continuous infusion in patients greater than 16 years old who require mechanical ventilation.
• Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion will be administered only by a licensed healthcare provider in an ICU setting.
• Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion will NOT be administered to pregnant women, unless there are no FDA-approved products available to maintain sedation for these patients should they require mechanical ventilation in an ICU setting.
• Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion will be used only in accordance with the dosing regimens as detailed in the authorized Fact Sheets.

Product Description

Consistent with the EUA, Fresenius Kabi USA will offer the following presentation of Fresenius Propoven 2% (propofol 20 mg/mL) Emulsion:

Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion 50 mL is approved in Europe and other international countries. The Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion 100mL product will be manufactured by Fresenius Kabi AG in the same FDA inspected facilities as DIPRIVAN® and other Propoven 2% fill sizes.

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What is an EUA?

The United States FDA has made the Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion available to treat patients in an ICU during the COVID-19 pandemic under an emergency access mechanism called an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). The EUA is supported by a Secretary of Health and Human Service (HHS) declaration that circumstances exist to justify the emergency use of drugs and biological products during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion made available under an EUA have not undergone the same type of review as an FDA-approved product. FDA may issue an EUA when certain criteria are met, which includes that there are no adequate, approved, available alternatives. Based on the totality of scientific evidence available, it is reasonable to believe that the Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion has met certain criteria for safety, performance, and labeling and may be effective to maintain sedation via continuous infusion in patients greater than 16 years old who require mechanical ventilation in an ICU setting.

This EUA for Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion is in effect for the duration of the COVID-19 declaration justifying emergency use of the products, unless terminated or revoked (after which the products may no longer be needed). The EUA will end when the declaration is terminated or revoked or when there is a change in the approval status of the product such that an EUA is no longer needed.

This communication and product information is available on the Fresenius Kabi USA website https://www.fresenius-kabi.com/us/pharmaceutical-product-updates as well as the FDA webpage which includes links to patient fact sheet and manufacturer's instructions https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/mcm-legal-regulatory-and-policy- framework/emergency-use-authorization#covidtherapeutics.

Adverse Event Reporting

Report adverse events or quality problems experienced with the use of this product. Healthcare facilities and prescribing health care providers or their designee receiving Fresenius

Propoven 2% Emulsion will track all medication errors associated with the use of and all serious

adverse events that are considered to be potentially attributable to Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion use and must report these to FDA using one of the following methods:

• Complete and submit a MedWatch form online (www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm)
• Complete and submit FDA Form 3500 (health professional) by fax (1-800-FDA-0178) (this form can be found via link above).

Call 1-800-FDA-1088 for questions. Submitted reports should state, “use of Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion was under an EUA” at the beginning of the question “Describe Event” for further analysis.

Fresenius Kabi USA CONTACT NUMBERS: Please use the following contact numbers as appropriate:

Comparison Table of FDA-approved Diprivan Injectable Emulsion, USP 10 mg/mL Products and Fresenius Propoven 2% (Propofol 20 mg/mL) Emulsion for Continuous Infusion

Product Name	Diprivan (propofol) Injectable Emulsion, USP	Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion for Infusion
Propofol Concentration	10 mg/mL	20 mg/mL
Product Labels
Active Ingredient	Propofol	Propofol
Excipients	Soybean oil (100 mg/mL) Glycerol (22.5 mg/mL) Egg lecithin (12 mg/mL) Disodium edetate (0.005%) Sodium hydroxide	Soybean oil (50 mg/mL) Medium-chain triglycerides (50 mg/mL) Glycerol (22.5 mg/mL) Purified egg phosphatides (12 mg/mL) Oleic acid (0.4 to 0.8 mg/mL) Sodium hydroxide
Fill Volume	10 mL, 20 mL, 50 mL, 100 mL	100 mL
Duration	Drug holiday after 5 days to replace urine zinc losses	Do Not Administer for more than 7 days
Dilution	Dilution to 2 mg/mL with D5W only	Do Not Dilute
Bolus	Bolus injection permitted	Continuous infusion only
Description	Single Dose Vial for Single Patient Use Only	Single Dose Vial for Single Patient Use Only
Company	Fresenius Kabi USA	Fresenius Kabi AG

Fact Sheet for Patients And Parent/Caregivers
Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of FRESENIUS PROPOVEN 2% (Propofol) Emulsion during Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic

Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion is used for sedation of patients who are on a machine that helps with breathing (ventilator). Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion is given through a vein by intravenous (IV) infusion in patients 16 years of age and older in the intensive care unit (ICU). Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion should be not be used in pregnant women unless there are no other FDA-approved medicines available for ICU sedation. This fact sheet contains information to help you understand the risks and benefits of Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion you have received or may receive.

There is currently a shortage of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved propofol products that maintain sedation for patients who are on a machine that helps with breathing (ventilator) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion is not an FDA-approved medicine in the United States. Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion contains the same active ingredient, propofol, as Diprivan Injectable Emulsion and other propofol products approved in the United States, but contains double the concentration. Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion is currently approved in Europe and other international countries. Read this Fact Sheet for information about Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion.

Talk to your healthcare provider if you have questions. It is your choice to take Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion or stop it at any time.

What is COVID-19?

COVID-19 is caused by a virus called a coronavirus. This type of coronavirus has not been seen before. This new coronavirus was first found in people in December 2019. You can get COVID-19 through contact with another person who has the virus.

COVID-19 illnesses have ranged from very mild (including some with no reported symptoms) to severe, including illness resulting in death. While information so far suggests that most COVID- 19 illness is mild, serious illness can happen and may cause some of your other medical conditions to become worse. Older people and people of all ages with severe, long lasting (chronic) medical conditions like heart disease, lung disease and diabetes, for example seem to be at higher risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19.

The symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough and shortness of breath, which may appear
2 to 14 days after exposure. Serious illness including breathing problems can occur and may cause your other medical conditions to become worse.

What is Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion?

Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion is the brand name for propofol which belongs to a group of medicines called sedative/hypnotics. It will be used to help calm (sedate) you if you need a tube inserted (intubation) and a machine to help you breathe (ventilator) while in an ICU.

What should I tell my healthcare provider before I receive Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion?

Tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

• Have any allergies

• Have kidney or liver problems

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• Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. DUE TO POSSIBILITY OF BIRTH DEFECTS, FRESENIUS PROPOVEN 2% EMULSION SHOULD BE USED IN PREGNANT WOMEN ONLY IF THERE ARE NO OTHER FDA-APPROVED MEDICINES AVAILABLE FOR YOUR MEDICAL CONDITION.

• Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed
• Are taking any medicines including prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins, or herbal products.

Who should not receive Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion?

Do not receive Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion if:

• You have ever received propofol before and have had an allergic reaction to it
• You have allergies to peanut or soy
• You are 16 years of age or younger

How will I receive Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion?

Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion is given to you through a vein (IV) under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist or intensive care doctor who will closely control the amount of Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion given to you.

What are the important possible side effects of Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion?

The most common side effects are:

• Drop in blood pressure
• Changes in heart rate
• Hot flushes
• Changes in breathing, coughing and hiccups

Less common side effects are:

• Allergic reactions, for example swelling of the throat, difficulty breathing, reddening of the skin
• Inflammation of the pancreas
• Fluid in the lungs
• Skin or tissue damage if given or leaks outside of the vein
• Muscle damage
• Heart failure
• During recovery period, coughing or nausea, headache, dizziness, shivering, fever, epileptic movements, spasms, irregular heartbeat
• Change in color of your urine

What other treatment choices are there?

Your anesthesiologist or intensive care doctor may give you other sedation agents depending on your medical condition.

What if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?

It is not known if Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion is safe in pregnant women. It may harm your unborn baby. If you receive Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion during pregnancy, your baby may be at risk for birth defects that affect the brain or spinal cord (neural tube defects). Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion should be used in pregnant women only if there are no other FDA-approved medicines available for your medical condition. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or think that you may be pregnant.

Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion may pass into your breast milk. You should stop breastfeeding and throw away (discard) breast milk for 24 hours after receiving Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion.

How do I report side effects with Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion?

Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.

Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report the problem to Fresenius Kabi USA at 1-800-551-7176, Monday – Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (CST).

How can I learn more about COVID-19?

• Ask your healthcare provider
• Visit https://www.cdc.gov/COVID19
• Contact your local or state public health department

What is an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)?

The United States FDA has made Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion available under an emergency access mechanism called an EUA. The EUA is supported by a Secretary of Health and Human Service (HHS) declaration that circumstances exist to justify the emergency use of drugs and biological products during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion has not undergone the same type of review as an FDA-approved product. FDA may issue an EUA when certain criteria are met, which includes that there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives. In addition, the FDA decision is based on the totality of scientific evidence available showing that it is reasonable to believe that the product meets certain criteria for safety, performance, and labeling and may be effective in treatment of patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. All of these criteria must be met to allow for the product to be used in the treatment of patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The EUA for Fresenius Propoven 2% Emulsion is in effect for the duration of the COVID-19 declaration justifying emergency use of these products, unless terminated or revoked (after which the products may no longer be used).