Drug recall · FDA · Published December 17, 2020
SCA Pharmaceuticals recalls HYDROmorphone HCl 10mg/50mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, CII, Rx Only, 50 mL Single Dose Syringe, SCA
SCA Pharmaceuticals recalls 50mL hydro morphine syringes due to potential sterility issues. Affected lots have specific barcodes and expiration dates. Consumers should contact the company for details.
Lower-risk recall
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; potential for a defective syringe cap, resulting in a non-integral unit
Contact the company & request your remedy
Recalling firmSCA Pharmaceuticals755 Rainbow Rd Ste B · Windsor, CT 06095-1024
No email on file for this recall — reach the company by phone or its official page instead.No email on file — write to the address above instead.
What happened, in plain English
SCA Pharmaceuticals is recalling hydro morphine syringes that may have defective caps, risking contamination. This could lead to infections if the syringe is used improperly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36573-sca-hydro-morphine-syringes-recall-sterility-risk-in-single-dose.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36573-sca-hydro-morphine-syringes-recall-sterility-risk-in-single-dose · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0215-2021
Cite this page
“SCA Hydro morphine Syringes Recall: Sterility Risk in Single-Dose Injections.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36573-sca-hydro-morphine-syringes-recall-sterility-risk-in-single-dose. Based on FDA recall #D-0215-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0215-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The syringe caps may not seal properly, allowing bacteria to enter the injection. This could cause infections if the medication is administered without proper sterility.
Who’s affected
Prescription users of hydro morphine syringes from SCA Pharmaceuticals. Patients using the recalled lots are most at risk due to potential contamination.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the lot numbers 1220023220 (BUD 1/31/2021), 1220023337 (BUD 2/2/2021), or 1220023443 (BUD 2/22/2021) on the syringe packaging. The product is a 50mL single-dose hydro morphine injection.
- Brand
SCA Pharmaceuticals- Product
HYDROmorphone HCl 10mg/50mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, CII, Rx Only, 50 mL Single Dose Syringe, SCA- Category
Drug
All 32 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Product was distributed to hospitals nationwide.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-0186-2021 | Atropine Sulfate Injection, 0.8 mg/2 mL (0.4 mg/mL), 2 mL Single Dose Syringe, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095, barcode 70004004006; Lot # 1220023001, BUD 2/5/2021; 1220023126, BUD 2/9/2021 & 1220023606, BUD 2/25/2021. | 1,930 syringes | Class II |
| D-0187-2021 | Buffered Lidocaine HCl, 1%, 5 mL (10mg/mL) with Sodium Bicarbonate Injection for Local Anesthetic Use, 5 mL Single Dose Syringe, Rx Only SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095, barcode 70004072509; Lot # 1220023305, BUD 12/17/2020; 12200223400, BUD 12/19/2020; 1220023536, BUD 12/25/2020; 1220023608, BUD 12/27/2020; 1220023811, BUD 12/26/2020 & 1220023812, BUD 12/26/2020. | 3,793 syringes | Class II |
| D-0188-2021 | ePHEDrine Sulfate, 50 mg/5mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 5 mL Single Dose Syringe, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095, barcode 70004060509; Lot # 1220023041, BUD 1/20/2021; 1220023188, BUD 1/27/2021 & 1220023397, BUD 2/3/2021. | 1,879 syringes | Class II |
| D-0189-2021 | ePHEDrine Sulfate 50 mg/10mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 10 mL Single Dose Syringe, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095 barcode 70004060412; Lot # 1220022996, BUD 1/21/2021; 1220023017, BUD 1/20/2021; 1220023021, BUD 1/17/2021; 1220023033, BUD 1/19/2021; 1220023146, BUD 1/26/2021; 1220023189, BUD 1/27/2021 1220023242, BUD 1/25/2021; 1220023321, BUD 2/2/2021; 1220023357 BUD 2/10/2021 | 7,257 syringes | Class II |
| D-0190-2021 | Esmolol HCl 100 mg/10 mL (10mg/ mL), 10 mL Single Dose Syringe, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095, barcode 70004062012; Lot # 1220023042, BUD 1/21/2021 | 952 syringes | Class II |
| D-0191-2021 | fentaNYL 100 mcg/50mL Ropivacaine HCl 0.1% in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 50 mL, 50 mL Single Dose Syringe, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095, barcode 70004026422; Lot # 1220023275, BUD 2/15/2021; 1220023312, BUD 2/15/2021; 1220023433, 2/22/2021; 1220023515, BUD 2/24/2021 & 1220023671, BUD 3/1/2021. | 1,774 syringes | Class II |
| D-0192-2021 | fentaNYL 100 mcg/50mL Bupivacaine HCl 0.125% in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 50 mL, 50 mL Single Dose Syringe, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals,755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095, barcode 70004023122; Lot # 1220022911, BUD 1/18/2021; 1220023092, BUD 1/25/2021 & 1220023247, BUD 1/27/2021. | 996 syringes | Class II |
| D-0193-2021 | fentaNYL 1500 mcg/30 mL (50 mcg/mL), 30 mL Single Dose Syringe, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095, barcode 70004020016; Lot # 1220022977, BUD 1/20/2021; 1220023122, BUD 1/25/2021; 1220023209, BUD 1/28/2021; 1220023248, BUD 1/27/2021; 1220023319, BUD 2/1/2021; 1220023496, BUD 2/8/2021 & 1220023560, BUD 2/9/2021. | 2,834 syringes | Class II |
| D-0194-2021 | Glycopyrrolate 1 mg/5mL (0.2mg/mL), 5 mL Single Dose Syringe, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095, barcode 70004063809; Lot # 1220023043, BUD 2/3/2021; 1220023141, BUD 2/9/2021; 1220023429, BUD 2/18/2021 & 1220023470, BUD 2/18/2021. | 1,614 syringes | Class II |
| D-0195-2021 | HYDROmorphone HCl 6 mg/30mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection (0.2 mg/mL), Rx Only, a) 30 mL Plungerless Single Dose Syringe (barcode 70004030016) and b) 30 mL Single Dose Syringe (barcode 70004030018), SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095; a) Lot # 1220023171, BUD 1/26/2021; 1220023282, BUD 2/1/2021; 1220023446, BUD 2/7/2021; 1220023532, BUD 2/8/2021; 1220023650, BUD 2/11/2021 & 1220023727, BUD 2/14/2021. b) Lot # 1220023241, BUD 1/25/2021; 1220023313, BUD 2/1/2021 & 1220023442, BUD 2/7/2021. | 3,092 syringes | Class II |
| D-0196-2021 | HYDROmorphone HCl 30 mg/30 mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection (1 mg/mL) a) 30 mL Plungerless Single Dose Syringe (barcode 70004030316) and b) 30 mL Single Dose Syringe (barcode 70004030321), Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095; a) Lot # 1220022964, BUD 1/19/2021; 1220023280, BUD 2/1/2021 & 1220023623, BUD 2/10/2021. b) Lot # 1220023347, BUD 2/17/2021. | 1,056 syringes | Class II |
| D-0197-2021 | Ketamine 100 mg/10mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection (10 mg/mL), CII, Rx Only, 10 mL Single Dose Syringe, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095, barcode 70004043012; a) Lot # 1220023076, BUD 1/24/2021 & 1220023549, BUD 2/9/2021. b) Lot # 1220023040, BUD 1/19/2021; 1220023070, BUD 1/21/2021; 1220023105, BUD 1/25/2021; 1220023158, BUD 1/26/2021; 1220023315, BUD 2/1/2021; 1220023342, BUD 2/2/2021; 1220023431, BUD 2/4/2021; 1220023471, BUD 2/3/2021; 1220023481, BUD 2/4/2021 & 1220023509, BUD 2/8/2021. | 11,075 syringes | Class II |
| D-0198-2021 | labetalol HCl 20 mg/4 mL, Injection for Intravenous Use (5mg/mL), Rx Only, 4 mL Single Dose Syringe, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095, barcode 70004070028; Lot # 1220022969, BUD 3/1/2021; 1220023002, BUD 3/2/2021; 1220023045, BUD 3/2/2021; 1220023081, BUD 3/2/2021; 1220023130, BUD 3/6/2021; 1220023229, BUD 3/9/2021; 1220023287, BUD 3/12/2021 & 1220023335, BUD 3/22/2021. | 9,057 syringes | Class II |
| D-0199-2021 | Lidocaine HCl 1% 10 mL (10mg/ml), Rx Only, 1 mL Single Dose Syringe, SCA Pharma, Inc., 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095, barcode 70004072012; Lot # 1220023097, BUD 1/25/2021; 1220023134, BUD 1/25/2021 & 1220023326, BUD 2/1/2021 | 1,880 syringes | Class II |
| D-0200-2021 | Lidocaine HCl 2% 5 mL, 20 mg/mL, Rx Only, 5 mL syringe, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095, barcode 70004072309; Lot # 1220023034, BUD 1/19/2021; 1220023088, BUD 1/24/2021; 1220023112, BUD 1/25/2021; 1220023288, BUD 1/31/2021; 1220023323, BUD 2/2/2021; 1220023539, BUD 2/8/2021 & 1220023613, BUD 2/10/2021. | 7,275 syringes | Class II |
| D-0201-2021 | Morphine Sulfate 3 mg/3 mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride (1mg/mL) CII, Rx Only, 3 ml Single Dose Syringe, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095, barcode 70004010025; Lot # 1220023452, BUD 2/7/2021 | 751 syringes | Class III |
| D-0202-2021 | morphine sulfate 150 mg/30 mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, (5 mg/mL), Rx Only, 30 mL Single Dose Syringe, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095, barcode 70004010316; Lot # 1220023221, BUD 1/31/2021 & 1220023584, BUD 2/9/2021. | 50 syringes | Class II |
| D-0203-2021 | neostigmine methylsulfate 5 mg/5 mL, (1mg/ml), Rx Only, 5 mL Single Dose Syringe, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095, barcode 70004075009; Lot # 1220023044, BUD 1/30/2021 | 390 syringes | Class II |
| D-0204-2021 | PHENYLephrine HCl 1000 mcg/10 mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, (100 mcg/mL) Rx Only, 10 mL Single Dose Syringe, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095, barcode 70004081012; Lot # 1220022957, BUD 1/20/2021; 1220022993, BUD 1/21/2021; 1220023020, BUD 1/14/2021; 1220023037, BUD 1/19/2021; 1220023038, BUD 1/20/2021; 1220023074, 1/24/2021; 1220023103, BUD 1/24/2021; 1220023160, BUD 1/26/2021; 1220023180, BUD 1/27/2021; 1220023183, BUD 1/27/2021; 1220023216, BUD 1/28/2021; 1220023267, BUD 2/1/2021; 1220023272, BUD 1/3/2021; 1220023344, BUD 2/10/2021; 1220023387, BUD 2/9/2021; 1220023475,BUD 2/4/2021; 1220023479, BUD 2/4/2021; 1220023564, BUD 2/9/2021; 1220023565, BUD 2/9/2021; 1220023587, BUD 2/10/2021 & 1220023624, BUD 2/11/2021. | 23,029 syringes | Class II |
| D-0205-2021 | PHENYLephrine HCl 800 mcg/10 mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride (80 mcg/mL), Rx Only, 10 mL Single Dose Syringe, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095, barcode 70004081612; Lot # 1220023039, BUD 1/21/2021; 1220023080, BUD 1/24/2021; 1220023374, BUD 2/3/2021; 1220023375, BUD 2/2/2021; 1220023490, BUD 2/7/2021; 1220023554, BUD 2/8/2021 & 1220023837, BUD 2/14/2021. | 7,890 syringes | Class II |
| D-0206-2021 | Rocuronium Br 100 mg/10mL (10 mg/mL), Rx Only, 10 mL Single Dose Syringe, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 8821 Knoedl Ct. Little Rock, AR, 72205, barcode 70004085012; Lot # 1220022998, BUD 1/21/2021; 1220023115, BUD 1/25/2021; 1220023163, BUD 1/26/2021; 1220023186, BUD 1/27/2021; 1220023234, BUD 1/31/2021; 1220023393, BUD 2/3/2021; 1220023477, BUD 2/4/2021; 1220023568, BUD 2/9/2021 & 1220023625, BUD 2/11/2021. | 7,940 syringes | Class II |
| D-0207-2021 | Sodium Citrate 4% 3 mL Anticoagulation Solution (40mg/mL), Rx only, 3 mL Single Dose Syringe, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095, barcode 70004090025; Lot # 1220022961, BUD 1/20/2021; 1220023121, BUD 1/25/2021; 1220023207, BUD 2/12/2021; 1220023363, BUD 2/17/2021 & 1220023526, BUD 2/23/2021. | 5,990 syringes | Class II |
| D-0208-2021 | SUCccinylcholine Chloride 200 mg/10 mL, (20 mg/mL), Rx Only, 10 mL Single Dose Syringe, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095, barcode 70004090812; Lot # 1220023028, BUD 1/19/2021; 1220023124, BUD 1/25/2021; 1220023162, BUD 1/26/2021 & 1220023210, BUD 1/28/2021. | 3,239 syringes | Class II |
| D-0209-2021 | Morphine Sulfate 30 mg/30 mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride (1mg/ml), CII, Rx Only, 30 mL Single Dose Syringe, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095, barcode 70004010016; Lot # 1220023412, BUD 2/2/2021; 12220023500, BUD 2/3/2021 & 1220023689 BUD 2/11/2021. | 116 syringes | Class II |
| D-0210-2021 | PHENYLephrine HCl 500 mcg/5mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride (100 mcg/mL), Rx Only, 5 mL Single Dose Syringe, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095, barcode 70004081011; Lot # 1220022958, BUD 1/20/2021; 1220023013, BUD 1/18/2021; 1220023035, BUD 1/19/2021; 1220023036, BUD 1/21/2021; 1220023059, BUD 1/21/2021; 1220023094, BUD 1/25/2021; 1220023167, BUD 1/26/2021; 1220023208, BUD 1/27/2021; 1220023291, BUD 1/31/2021; 1220023359, BUD 2/2/2021; 1220023401, BUD 2/2/2021 & 1220023473, BUD 2/4/2021. | 14,580 syringes | Class II |
| D-0211-2021 | Rocuronium Br 50 mg/5mL (10 mg/mL), a) 5 mL Single Dose Syringe Red Label(barcode 7000485009) Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095 and b) 5 mL Single Dose Syringe White Label (barcode 70004085028), Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 8821 Knoedl Ct, Little Rock, AR 72205; a) Lot # 1220023011, BUD 1/12/2021; 1220023027, BUD 1/19/2021; 1220023151, BUD 1/26/2021; 1220023152, BUD 1/26/2021; 1220023194, BUD 1/26/2021; 1220023228, BUD 1/28/2021; 1220023358. BUD 2/3/2021; 1220023396. BUD 2/3/2021; 1220023398, BUD 2/10/2021; 1220023569, BUD 2/9/2021 & 1220023633, BUD 2/11/2021. b)1220023031, BUD 1/19/2021; 1220023032, BUD 1/24/2021; 1220023161, BUD 1/26/2021 & 1220023224, BUD 1/28/2021. | 13,096 syringes | Class II |
| D-0212-2021 | SUCcinylcholine Chloride 100 mg/5mL, Rx Only, 5 mL Single Dose Syringe, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., WIndsor, CT, 06095, barcode 70004090809; Lot # 1220023019, BUD 1/17/2021; 1220023025, BUD 1/18/2021; 1220023026, BUD 1/24/2021 & 1220023264, BUD 2/1/2021. | 5067 syringes | Class II |
| D-0213-2021 | ePHEDrine 25 mg/5 mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, Rx Only, 5 mL Single Dose Syringe, SCA Pharmaceuticals 8521 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, AR, 72205, barcode 70004060409; Lot # 1220023022, BUD 1/17/2021; 1220023023, BUD 1/17/2021; 1220023029, BUD 1/19/2021; 1220023030, BUD 1/20/2021; 1220023117, BUD 1/25/2021; 1220023145, BUD 1/26/2021 & 1220023166, BUD 1/27/2021. | 9416 syringes | Class II |
| D-0214-2021 | fentaNYL 100 mcg/2mL Injection for IV or IM Use, 2 mL Single Dose Syringe, CII, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095 barcode 70004020006; Lot #1220023109, BUD 1/25/2021; 1220023255, BUD 1/26/2021; 1220023256. BUD 1/26/2021; 1220023257, BUD 1/28/2021; 1220023334, BUD 2/2/2021 & 1220023518, BUD 2/8/2021. | 6710 syringes | Class II |
| D-0215-2021 | HYDROmorphone HCl 10mg/50mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, CII, Rx Only, 50 mL Single Dose Syringe, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095, barcode 70004030022; Lot # 1220023220, BUD 1/31/2021; 1220023337, BUD 2/2/2021 & 1220023443, BUD 2/22/2021. | 428 syringes | Class II |
| D-0216-2021 | PHENYLephrine HCl 5000 mg/50 mL in Sodium Chloride 0.9% (100 mcg/mL) Rx Only, 5 mL Single Dose Syringe, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095, barcode 70004081022; Lot # 1220023003, BUD 12/22/2020; 1220023057, BUD 12/25/2020; 1220023104, BUD 12/25/2020; 1220023144, BUD 12/27/2020; 1220023168, BUD 12/27/2020; 1220023222, BUD 12/29/2020; 1220023240, BUD 12/28/2020; 1220023284, BUD 1/1/2021; 1220023456, BUD 1/8/2021; 1220023474, BUD 1/4/2021; 1220023530, BUD 1/8/2021 & 1220023542, BUD 1/9/2021. | 3152 syringes | Class II |
| D-0217-2021 | Ketamine 50 mg/5mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection (10 mg/mL), CII, Rx Only, 5 mL Single Dose Syringe, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT, 06095, barcode 70004043009; Lot # 1220023040, BUD 1/19/2021; 1220023070, BUD 1/21/2021; 1220023105, BUD 1/25/2021; 1220023158, BUD 1/26/2021; 1220023315, BUD 2/1/2021; 1220023342, BUD 2/2/2021; 1220023431, BUD 2/4/2021; 1220023471, BUD 2/3/2021; 1220023481, BUD 2/4/2021 & 1220023509, BUD 2/8/2021. | 9942 syringes | Class II |
What to do — step by step
Check Syringe Lot Number
Look for the lot numbers 1220023220, 1220023337, or 1220023443 on the syringe packaging.
Questions people ask
What is the specific product being recalled?
HYDROmorphone HCl 10mg/50mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 50 mL Single Dose Syringe from SCA Pharmaceuticals.
How can I tell if my syringe is affected?
Check for lot numbers 1220023220 (BUD 1/31/2021), 1220023337 (BUD 2/2/2021), or 1220023443 (BUD 2/22/2021) on the syringe packaging.
What should I do if I have the recalled syringe?
Contact SCA Pharmaceuticals at 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT 06095 for further instructions.
Contact SCA Pharmaceuticals
We’ve drafted a message you can send SCA Pharmaceuticals to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0215-2021 — SCA Pharmaceuticals HYDROmorphone HCl 10mg/50mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, CII, Rx Only, 50 Hello, I own a HYDROmorphone HCl 10mg/50mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, CII, Rx Only, 50 mL Single Dose Syringe, SCA that is covered by recall D-0215-2021 from SCA Pharmaceuticals. 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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