EPHEDrine Sulfate 50 mg/ in 0 recalled over sterility concerns

Recall date

December 17, 2020

Source

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

Official notice title

SCA Pharmaceuticals recalls ePHEDrine Sulfate 50 mg/10mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 10 mL Single Dose Syringe, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals…

Recall number

D-0189-2021

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

SCA Pharmaceuticals

Sold / distributed

Product was distributed to hospitals nationwide.

Why it was recalled

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

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

What was recalled

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