The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0061-2017·Announced 2016-10-19

Pharmedium Recalls Lidocaine HCl Syringes Due to Stability Data Concerns

Pharmedium Services, LLC is recalling 500 syringes of lidocaine HCl 1% because stability data does not support the expiry date, posing a risk of loss of potency.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard is a potential loss of potency without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Pharmedium Services, LLC is recalling 500 syringes of lidocaine HCl, 1%, 30 mg per 3 mL, 3 mL Total Volume in a syringe, Rx only, Product code 2R3104. The recall is being conducted because stability data does not support the expiry date for the product, which may result in a potential loss of potency in drugs packaged and stored in syringes.

The affected product is distributed nationwide. The specific lot numbers involved are 15117146M, 15121045M, 15125052M, 15131008M, 15133051M, 15140028M, 15149043M, and 151890293M, with expiration dates between 07/15/15 and 10/12/15.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected product and contact their pharmacist or the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
lidocaine HCl, 1%, 30 mg per 3 mL, 3 mL Total Volume in a syringe, Rx only, PharMEDium, Product code 2R3104.
Affected units
500

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 (9)

  • Lot Numbers: 15117146M
  • 15121045M
  • 15125052M
  • 15131008M
  • 15133051M
  • 15140028M
  • 15149043M
  • 151890293M
  • Exp between 07/15/15-10/12/15

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 69 recalled by Pharmedium Services, LLC 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 69 products in this recall →