FDAClass IISeptember 14, 2016

Ephedrine Sulfate Injection recall: Sterility Concern

Ephedrine Sulfate Injection, USP, 50 mg/mL, Single Dose Vial, packaged in a) 1 mL fill in a 2 mL Vial (NDC: 69053-008-01); and b) 25 x 2 mL Vials (NDC 69053-008-02), Rx only, Manufactured for: Andersen Pharmaceutical, White Plains, NY 10605.

Why was Ephedrine Sulfate Injection recalled?

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: An FDA inspection at the facility raised concerns that product sterility was potentially impacted.

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?

Lot #s: 102814, 102914, 103014, 103114, Exp 10/16; 110314, 110414, 110514, 110614, 110714, 111014, Exp 11/16; 121014, 121114, 121214, 121514, Exp 12/16; 011415, 011515, 011615, 012015, 012115, Exp 01/17; 021315, 021715, 021815, 021915, 022015, Exp 02/17; 030415, 030515, 030615, 031015, 031715, Exp 03/17; 042415, 042815, 042915, 043015, Exp 04/17; 050115, 050515, 052815, 052915, Exp 05/17; 060315, 060415, 061615, 061715, Exp 06/17

Product
Ephedrine Sulfate Injection, USP, 50 mg/mL, Single Dose Vial, packaged in a) 1 mL fill in a 2 mL Vial (NDC: 69053-008-01); and b) 25 x 2 mL Vials (NDC 69053-008-02), Rx only, Manufactured for: Andersen Pharmaceutical, White Plains, NY 10605.
Recalling firm
Allergy Laboratories, Inc.
Quantity
1,928,075 vials
Distribution
Nationwide
Recall date
September 14, 2016
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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