Phenylephrine HCL 40 mg in 0 recalled over sterility concerns

Recall date

June 14, 2018

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

SCA Pharmaceuticals, LLC recalls Phenylephrine HCL 40 mg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL Bag (160 mcg/mL), SCA Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Windsor, CT

Recall number

D-0902-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

SCA Pharmaceuticals, LLC

Sold / distributed

Product was distributed throughout the United States.

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: SCA is conducting a voluntary recall of certain lots of sterile admixtures due to a potential for leakage.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Phenylephrine HCL 40 mg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL Bag (160 mcg/mL), SCA Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Windsor, CT