FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0200-2021

Product

Lidocaine HCl 2% 5 mL, 20 mg/mL, Rx Only, 5 mL syringe, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095, barcode 70004072309

Affected lot / code info
Lot # 1220023034, BUD 1/19/2021; 1220023088, BUD 1/24/2021; 1220023112, BUD 1/25/2021; 1220023288, BUD 1/31/2021; 1220023323, BUD 2/2/2021; 1220023539, BUD 2/8/2021 & 1220023613, 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
7,275 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-0200-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.