Severity
Moderate
ModerateClass IITerminated
FDA Drug recall · Reported January 17, 2018
Ephedrine sulfate 5 mg/mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 10 mL in Single Dose Syringe, Total Volume 10 mL, Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 8821 Knoedl Ct. Little Rock, AR 72205, NDC 70004-0600-12
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date - product label was missing lot number and beyond use date.
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Sca Pharmaceuticals recalled Ephedrine sulfate 5 mg/mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 10 mL in Single Dose Syringe, Total Vol… - a moderate-severity action.
Ephedrine sulfate 5 mg/mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 10 mL in Single Dose Syringe, Total Vol… was recalled by Sca Pharmaceuticals in January 17, 2018. Reason: Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date - product label was missing lot number and beyond use date.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0156-2018 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Sca Pharmaceuticals issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date - product label was missing lot number and beyond use date..
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- January 17, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0156-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Drug action (record #D-0156-2018) was formally reported on January 17, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 7, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Sca Pharmaceuticals is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Little Rock, AR. Federal records list the affected scope as 1248 syringes.
The documented reason for this recall is: Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date - product label was missing lot number and beyond use date. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: U.S.A. Nationwide. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Medical Devices recalls over time
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Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Affected scope
1248 syringes
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
Product description
Ephedrine sulfate 5 mg/mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 10 mL in Single Dose Syringe, Total Volume 10 mL, Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 8821 Knoedl Ct. Little Rock, AR 72205, NDC 70004-0600-12
Reason for recall
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date - product label was missing lot number and beyond use date.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-0156-2018 |
| Date reported | January 17, 2018 |
| Date initiated | December 7, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Sca Pharmaceuticals |
| Firm location | Little Rock, AR |
| Affected scope | 1248 syringes |
| Distribution | U.S.A. Nationwide |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Ephedrine sulfate 5 mg/mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 10 mL in Single Dose Syringe, Total Volume 10 mL, Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 8821 Knoedl Ct. Little Rock, AR 72205, NDC 70004-0600-12. Recalled by Sca Pharmaceuticals. Units affected: 1248 syringes.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date - product label was missing lot number and beyond use date.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on January 17, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0156-2018.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: U.S.A. Nationwide.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (D-0156-2018) against your product. Visit the official FDA Drug website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.
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