Class I · High risk
Epinephrine Injection
Presence of Particulate Matter and Lack of Assurance of Sterility. Particulate matter identified as nylon, cellulosic, acrylic, polyethylene and glass and broken and leaking vials.
Norepinephrine 8 mg
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Incorrect excipient: Product was compounded in 250 mL 5% Dextrose instead of 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride
Cause type: Other
Recalls whose stated reason does not fall into the categories above. See the recall's own reason text for the specifics. All other recalls.
What was recalled
Norepinephrine 8 mg (32 mcg/mL) added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 250 mL Bag, Rx only, Compounded by: QuVA Pharma 1075 West Park One Drive Suite 100 Sugar Land, TX 77478. Product Code 70092-9035-05
Affected NDC
70092-9035-05
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Drug: Epinephrine
- Recalling firm
- QuVa Pharma, Inc.
- Origin
- TX, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0295-2019 · FDA notice
Low risk, still worth a check. Class III means the product is unlikely to cause harm but breaks an FDA rule (often labeling). If your lot matches, your pharmacy will normally swap it; there is no need for alarm. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.
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