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.
Epinephrine Professional EMS (Epinephrine and Isopropyl Alcohol)
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Labeling; Incorrect NDC number on outer carton of product.
Cause type: Labeling / mix-up
Wrong label, wrong strength, mixed-up products, or packaging errors. One of the most dangerous causes - you can end up taking the wrong drug or the wrong dose. All labeling / mix-up recalls.
What was recalled
Epinephrine Professional EMS, Epinephrine Convenience Kit, Epinephrine 1 mg/mL, Rx Only, Focus Health Group, Manufactured for: Focus Health Group, 5802 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Incorrect NDC (kit): 24357-011-13
Affected NDC
24357-0011-13
Compare with the code on your package — it is the most precise check available.
Drug: Epinephrine
Product details
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epinephrine Professional Epinephrine and Isopropyl Alcohol NDC 24357-0011 |
Kit Intramuscular|subcutaneous |
Focus Health Group | Rx |
- Recalling firm
- Focus Health Group Inc
- Origin
- TN, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0535-2023 · 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.
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