FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0189-2021

Product

ePHEDrine Sulfate 50 mg/10mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 10 mL Single Dose Syringe, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095 barcode 70004060412

Affected lot / code info
Lot # 1220022996, BUD 1/21/2021; 1220023017, BUD 1/20/2021; 1220023021, BUD 1/17/2021; 1220023033, BUD 1/19/2021; 1220023146, BUD 1/26/2021; 1220023189, BUD 1/27/2021 1220023242, BUD 1/25/2021; 1220023321, BUD 2/2/2021; 1220023357 BUD 2/10/2021

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; potential for a defective syringe cap, resulting in a non-integral unit

Recalling firm

Firm
SCA Pharmaceuticals
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
755 Rainbow Rd Ste B, Windsor, Connecticut 06095-1024

Distribution

Quantity
7,257 syringes
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed to hospitals nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-12-17
FDA classified
2021-01-07
Posted by FDA
2021-01-13
Terminated
2021-11-02
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0189-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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