The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0577-2021·Announced 2021-06-02

Cardinal Health Recalls Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Due to Temperature Excursions

Cardinal Health is recalling 414 boxes of Epinephrine auto-injectors distributed in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina due to intermittent temperature excursions during storage.

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, but the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations. The hazard is a theoretical risk of reduced efficacy due to storage conditions, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Cardinal Health Inc. is recalling 414 boxes of Epinephrine Injection USP, 0.3mg auto-injectors. The product, manufactured for Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., is used for allergic emergencies (anaphylaxis) and includes 2 auto-injectors and 1 trainer per box. The affected product is identified by NDC 0093-5986-27 and code 033J20AA.

The recall was initiated due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations, specifically intermittent exposure to temperature excursions during storage. This condition may affect the stability and efficacy of the medication.

The affected units were distributed to Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the recalled product and contact their pharmacist or healthcare provider for a replacement. The recalling firm is Cardinal Health Inc.

The recalled product

Product
EPINEPHRINE (EPINEPHRINE)
Brand
EPINEPHRINE
Affected units
414

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)

  • 033J20AA

UPCs (3)

  • 0300935985275
  • 0300935986272
  • 009359862703

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 198 recalled by Cardinal Health 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 198 products in this recall →