FDAClass IIMarch 24, 2021

Phenylephrine HCl Injection recall: Sterility Concern

Phenylephrine HCl Injection, USP, 10 mg per mL, 1 mL per Single-Dose Vial packaged in 25 x 1 mL Single-Dose Vials per carton, For Intravenous Use, Rx only, Mfd. for: SAGENT Pharmaceuticals, Schaumburg, IL 60195; Made in India, NDC: 25021-315-01.

Why was Phenylephrine HCl Injection recalled?

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: customer complaints of loose crimped vial overseals which may result in a non-sterile product.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lots: PHT8IB2, PHT9IB2, exp 08/2022; PHT1JB2, exp 09/2022

Product
Phenylephrine HCl Injection, USP, 10 mg per mL, 1 mL per Single-Dose Vial packaged in 25 x 1 mL Single-Dose Vials per carton, For Intravenous Use, Rx only, Mfd. for: SAGENT Pharmaceuticals, Schaumburg, IL 60195; Made in India, NDC: 25021-315-01.
Recalling firm
Sagent Pharmaceuticals Inc
Quantity
3716 cartons
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico
Recall date
March 24, 2021
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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