The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0310-2022·Announced 2022-01-05

Epinephrine Injection Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance

SterRx is recalling epinephrine injection (8 mg per 250 mL) due to lack of assurance of sterility. The recall affects 5,832 bags distributed nationwide.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall of an injectable drug affecting sterility—a critical quality attribute for parenteral products. Loss of sterility assurance on an emergency medication like epinephrine poses a significant risk of serious infection or treatment failure, meeting the rubric criterion for Class II recalls involving significant harm risk.

Plain-English summary

SterRx, LLC is recalling Epinephrine in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 8 mg per 250 mL (32 mcg per mL), NDC 70324-077-01, due to a lack of assurance of sterility.

The affected product was distributed nationwide in the United States. The recall involves 5,832 bags with lot codes S21255/BXA (22-Jan-22), S21264/BXH (29-Jan-22), and S21328/BZO (10-Mar-22).

Consumers and healthcare providers who have this product should stop using it. Patients should consult their healthcare provider regarding alternative treatment options. Healthcare providers and consumers are encouraged to report any adverse events to the FDA or to SterRx.

The recalled product

Product
EPINEPHIrine in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 8 mg per 250 mL (32 mcg per mL), Rx only, SterRx, 141 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh, NY 12903, NDC 70324-077-01.
Manufacturer
SterRx, LLC
Hazard
  • lack-of-sterility
  • contamination-risk
  • injectable-safety

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)

  • S21255/BXA 22-Jan-22 S21264/BXH 29-Jan-22 S21328/BZO 10-Mar-22

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.