CAPS recalls lidocaine 2% 5mL syringes due to lack of sterility assurance. Affected lots expire 10/2023. Stop using immediately to avoid infection risks.
Lack of assurance of sterility:
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services (CAPS) is recalling lidocaine 2% 5mL syringes because they may not be sterile. This could lead to infections if used for medical purposes. The recall affects specific production lots with expiration dates through October 2023.
The syringes lack proper sterility assurance, meaning they could be contaminated with bacteria. If used for injections, this contamination could cause serious infections or other health issues.
Patients prescribed lidocaine injections by doctors using the recalled syringes. Healthcare providers administering the medication are most at risk.
Check for the lot numbers 17-275788 through 17-275973 on the syringe packaging. The expiration dates range from October 10, 2023 to October 15, 2023.
Discard the syringe if you have the recalled lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
No, the recalled syringes lack sterility assurance and could cause infections if used.
Lot numbers 17-275788, 17-275872, 17-275922, 17-275972, and 17-275973.
Check the syringe packaging for the lot numbers listed in the recall notice, which expire between October 10 and October 15, 2023.
We’ve drafted a message you can send CAPS to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0004-2024 — CAPS CAPS Hello, I own a CAPS that is covered by recall D-0004-2024 from CAPS. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
