FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0196-2021

Product

HYDROmorphone HCl 30 mg/30 mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection (1 mg/mL) a) 30 mL Plungerless Single Dose Syringe (barcode 70004030316) and b) 30 mL Single Dose Syringe (barcode 70004030321), Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095

Affected lot / code info
a) Lot # 1220022964, BUD 1/19/2021; 1220023280, BUD 2/1/2021 & 1220023623, BUD 2/10/2021. b) Lot # 1220023347, BUD 2/17/2021.

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
1,056 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-0196-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.