Buffered Lidocaine 1% with Sodium Bicarbonate Injection for Local Anesthetic Use (Concentration=10 mg/mL) 0.25 mL Total Volume, Rx only , SCA Pharmaceuticals, 8821 Knoedl Ct. Little Rock, AR 72205 877-550-5059

Subpotent Drug: Stability data does not support the current expiration dating of 55 days after compounding.

Recall #: D-0918-2018
Affected scope: 3984 syringes
Initiated: June 29, 2018

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Sca Pharmaceuticals recalled Buffered Lidocaine 1% with Sodium Bicarbonate Injection for Local Anesthetic Use (Concent… - a moderate-severity action.

Buffered Lidocaine 1% with Sodium Bicarbonate Injection for Local Anesthetic Use (Concent… was recalled by Sca Pharmaceuticals in July 18, 2018. Reason: Subpotent Drug: Stability data does not support the current expiration dating of 55 days after compounding.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0918-2018 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Sca Pharmaceuticals issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Subpotent Drug: Stability data does not support the current expiration dating of 55 days after compounding..

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: July 18, 2018
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0918-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Product description

Buffered Lidocaine 1% with Sodium Bicarbonate Injection for Local Anesthetic Use (Concentration=10 mg/mL) 0.25 mL Total Volume, Rx only , SCA Pharmaceuticals, 8821 Knoedl Ct. Little Rock, AR 72205 877-550-5059

Reason for recall

Subpotent Drug: Stability data does not support the current expiration dating of 55 days after compounding.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	D-0918-2018
Date reported	July 18, 2018
Date initiated	June 29, 2018
Recalling firm	Sca Pharmaceuticals
Firm location	Little Rock, AR
Affected scope	3984 syringes
Distribution	United States

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Subpotent Drug: Stability data does not support the current expiration dating of 55 days after compounding.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on July 18, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0918-2018.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

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