Why it was recalled
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; potential for a defective syringe cap, resulting in a non-integral unit
Product description
PHENYLephrine HCl 5000 mg/50 mL in Sodium Chloride 0.9% (100 mcg/mL) Rx Only, 5 mL Single Dose Syringe, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095, barcode 70004081022
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot # 1220023003, BUD 12/22/2020; 1220023057, BUD 12/25/2020; 1220023104, BUD 12/25/2020; 1220023144, BUD 12/27/2020; 1220023168, BUD 12/27/2020; 1220023222, BUD 12/29/2020; 1220023240, BUD 12/28/2020; 1220023284, BUD 1/1/2021; 1220023456, BUD 1/8/2021; 1220023474, BUD 1/4/2021; 1220023530, BUD 1/8/2021 & 1220023542, BUD 1/9/2021.
Where it was sold
Product was distributed to hospitals nationwide.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
- Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
- If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
- Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0216-2021
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Dec 17, 2020
- FDA report date
- Jan 13, 2021
- Quantity
- 3152 syringes
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- SCA Pharmaceuticals
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0216-2021, exactly as published.
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- City
- Windsor
- State
- CT
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 86990
- Address
- 755 Rainbow Rd Ste B
- Code information
- Lot # 1220023003, BUD 12/22/2020; 1220023057, BUD 12/25/2020; 1220023104, BUD 12/25/2020; 1220023144, BUD 12/27/2020; 1220023168, BUD 12/27/2020; 1220023222, BUD 12/29/2020; 1220023240, BUD 12/28/2020; 1220023284, BUD 1/1/2021; 1220023456, BUD 1/8/2021; 1220023474, BUD 1/4/2021; 1220023530, BUD 1/8/2021 & 1220023542, BUD 1/9/2021.
- Postal code
- 06095-1024
- Report date
- Jan 13, 2021
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-0216-2021
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- SCA Pharmaceuticals
- Product quantity
- 3152 syringes
- Termination date
- Nov 2, 2021
- Reason for recall
- Lack of Assurance of Sterility; potential for a defective syringe cap, resulting in a non-integral unit
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- PHENYLephrine HCl 5000 mg/50 mL in Sodium Chloride 0.9% (100 mcg/mL) Rx Only, 5 mL Single Dose Syringe, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095, barcode 70004081022
- Distribution pattern
- Product was distributed to hospitals nationwide.
- Recall initiation date
- Dec 17, 2020
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Jan 7, 2021