FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0198-2021

Product

labetalol HCl 20 mg/4 mL, Injection for Intravenous Use (5mg/mL), Rx Only, 4 mL Single Dose Syringe, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095, barcode 70004070028

Affected lot / code info
Lot # 1220022969, BUD 3/1/2021; 1220023002, BUD 3/2/2021; 1220023045, BUD 3/2/2021; 1220023081, BUD 3/2/2021; 1220023130, BUD 3/6/2021; 1220023229, BUD 3/9/2021; 1220023287, BUD 3/12/2021 & 1220023335, BUD 3/22/2021.

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
9,057 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-0198-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.