The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0047-2020·Announced 2019-10-09

KRS Global Biotechnology Recalls Ephedrine Sulfate Syringes Due to Sterility Concerns

KRS Global Biotechnology is recalling ephedrine sulfate syringes nationwide because the company cannot guarantee the product is sterile.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a lack of assurance of sterility in an injectable drug, which carries a significant risk of infection and potential hospitalization, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc. is recalling 12,445 syringes of ePHEDrine Sulfate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride (PF) 25 mg/5 mL (5 mg/mL). The product is a single-dose syringe intended for prescription use only. The recall covers all lots remaining within their expiration dates and was distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated due to a lack of assurance of sterility. This means the manufacturer cannot confirm that the product is free from microorganisms, which poses a risk of infection if administered to patients.

Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the affected product immediately. The FDA classifies this recall as Class II, indicating that use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
ePHEDrine Sulfate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride (PF) 25 mg/5 mL (5 mg/mL) 5 mL Fill in a 6 mL Syringe, Single Dose Syringe, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487. NDC 3321678374
Affected units
12,445

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All lots remaining within expiry.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 80 recalled by KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 80 products in this recall →