The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1548-2014·Announced 2014-08-27

US Compounding Recalls Mislabeled Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Syringes

US Compounding Inc is recalling 762 syringes of ephedrine sulfate injection due to a labeling error on the outer protective bags that could cause confusion regarding the drug's strength.

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 involves a minor labeling error on the outer packaging where the actual syringes were correctly labeled, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

US Compounding Inc is recalling 762 syringes of ePHEDrine Sulfate Injection, USP 25 mg/5 mL (5 mg/mL). The recall is due to a labeling error on the outer light protective bags where the syringes are stored. The outer bags were mislabeled with "25 mg/mL" in large font and "5 mg/mL" in small font, although the actual syringes were correctly labeled as 25 mg/5 mL.

The product is a single-use 5 mL syringe intended for IV, IM, or SC injection. It is preservative-free and designated for office or hospital use only. The affected lot number is 20142104@30, with a use-by date of 10/18/2014.

The product was distributed nationwide. Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the affected product and contact US Compounding Inc at 800-718-3588 for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
ePHEDrine Sulfate Injection, USP 25 mg/5 mL (5 mg/mL) Single Use 5 mL Syringe, For IV, IM, or SC injection, Preservative Free, For Office/Hospital Use Only, Protect from Light, 62295-3084-05, US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, AR 800-718-3588
Manufacturer
US Compounding Inc
Affected units
762

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)

  • Lot# 20142104@30 USE BY: 10/18/2014

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.