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Drug recall · FDA · Published December 14, 2020

SCA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. recalls Vasopressin 20 Units added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 100 mL Rx Only, Single Dose Container, SCA Pharmaceuticals 8821

SCA Pharmaceuticals recalls Vasopressin 20 Units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 100 mL containers due to subpotent drug. Affected lots have specific barcodes and expiration dates.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-0171-2021DrugSCA Pharmaceuticals ›
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Recalling firmSCA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.8821 Knoedl Ct, N/A · Little Rock, AR 72205-4600
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What happened, in plain English

SCA Pharmaceuticals is recalling Vasopressin 20 Units mixed with 0.9% Sodium Chloride 100 mL containers because the drug may be less potent than intended. This could affect medical treatment effectiveness if used without proper potency. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36614-sca-pharmaceuticals-vasopressin-20-units-recall-subpotent-drug-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36614-sca-pharmaceuticals-vasopressin-20-units-recall-subpotent-drug-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0171-2021

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“SCA Pharmaceuticals Vasopressin 20 Units Recall: Subpotent Drug Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36614-sca-pharmaceuticals-vasopressin-20-units-recall-subpotent-drug-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0171-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0171-2021%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The vasopressin solution may have reduced potency due to manufacturing issues. This could lead to less effective medical treatment if the drug is not properly dosed.

Who’s affected

Healthcare professionals and patients using this specific vasopressin product for medical treatment. Those with the affected lot numbers and barcodes are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the bar code 70004093232 on the container. The product was sold with specific lot numbers: 1120025012, 1120025015, and 1120025272, expiring by January 13, 2021, January 15, 2021, and January 28, 2021 respectively.

  • Brand
    SCA Pharmaceuticals
  • Product
    Vasopressin 20 Units added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 100 mL Rx Only, Single Dose Container, SCA Pharmaceuticals 8821
  • Category
    Drug
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Details

    Verify the bar code 70004093232 and lot numbers 1120025012, 1120025015, or 1120025272 on the container.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to use?

The product may have reduced potency, so it should not be used without consulting a healthcare provider.

What should I do if I have this product?

Check the bar code and lot numbers to see if it's affected; contact SCA Pharmaceuticals for further guidance.

How can I confirm if my product is recalled?

Look for bar code 70004093232 and lot numbers 1120025012, 1120025015, or 1120025272 on the container.

Take action

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-0171-2021 — SCA Pharmaceuticals Vasopressin 20 Units added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 100 mL Rx Only, Single Dose 

Hello,

I own a Vasopressin 20 Units added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 100 mL Rx Only, Single Dose Container, SCA Pharmaceuticals 8821 that is covered by recall D-0171-2021 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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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.

  • Official source: FDA Recall #D-0171-2021 (December 14, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0171-2021 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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