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FDA Drug recall · Reported July 25, 2018

ePHEDrine 50mg, 50 mg/10 mL (5 mg per mL) (Ephedrine Sulfate, USP 50mg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, USPQS 10mL. 10 mL-Sterile use dose syringe. Avella of Houston, 9265 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77054 NDC 42852-805-61

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Potential leakage of bags.

Recall #
D-0930-2018
Affected scope
5400 syringes
Initiated
June 12, 2018
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Avella of Deer Valley, Inc. Store 38 recalled ePHEDrine 50mg, 50 mg/10 mL (5 mg per mL) (Ephedrine Sulfate, USP 50mg in 0.9% Sodium Chl… - a moderate-severity action.

ePHEDrine 50mg, 50 mg/10 mL (5 mg per mL) (Ephedrine Sulfate, USP 50mg in 0.9% Sodium Chl… was recalled by Avella of Deer Valley, Inc. Store 38 in July 25, 2018. Reason: Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Potential leakage of bags.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0930-2018 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Avella of Deer Valley, Inc. Store 38 issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Potential leakage of bags..

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
July 25, 2018
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0930-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-0930-2018) was formally reported on July 25, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 12, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Avella of Deer Valley, Inc. Store 38 is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Phoenix, AZ. Federal records list the affected scope as 5400 syringes.

The documented reason for this recall is: Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Potential leakage of bags. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide in the USA. 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

5400 syringes

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

ePHEDrine 50mg, 50 mg/10 mL (5 mg per mL) (Ephedrine Sulfate, USP 50mg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, USPQS 10mL. 10 mL-Sterile use dose syringe. Avella of Houston, 9265 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77054 NDC 42852-805-61

Reason for recall

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Potential leakage of bags.

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-0930-2018
Date reported July 25, 2018
Date initiated June 12, 2018
Recalling firm Avella of Deer Valley, Inc. Store 38
Firm location Phoenix, AZ
Affected scope 5400 syringes
Distribution Nationwide in the USA

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 50mg, 50 mg/10 mL (5 mg per mL) (Ephedrine Sulfate, USP 50mg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, USPQS 10mL. 10 mL-Sterile use dose syringe. Avella of Houston, 9265 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77054 NDC 42852-805-61. Recalled by Avella of Deer Valley, Inc. Store 38. Units affected: 5400 syringes.
Why was this product recalled?
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Potential leakage of bags.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on July 25, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0930-2018.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide in the USA.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-0930-2018) 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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Drug, reported July 25, 2018. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.