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Drug recall · FDA · Published April 23, 2020

QuVa Pharma, Inc. recalls R.E.C.K. (Ropivacaine, Epinephrine, Clonidine, Ketorolac) in Sodium Chloride solution 50 mL in 60 mL Syringe,

QuVa Pharma recalls R.E.C.K. (Ropivacaine, Epinephrine, Clonidine, Ketorolac) vials with particulate matter risk. Affected lots and expiration dates listed.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-1335-2020DrugQuVa ›
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Recalling firmQuVa Pharma, Inc.1075 W Park One Dr Ste 100, N/A · Sugar Land, TX 77478-2576
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What happened, in plain English

QuVa Pharma is recalling specific lots of R.E.C.K. medication due to particulate matter in the solution. This could cause serious injury if injected into the body. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/37133-quva-r-e-c-k-drug-recall-particulate-matter-hazard.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/37133-quva-r-e-c-k-drug-recall-particulate-matter-hazard · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1335-2020

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“QuVa R.E.C.K. Drug Recall: Particulate Matter Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/37133-quva-r-e-c-k-drug-recall-particulate-matter-hazard. Based on FDA recall #D-1335-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1335-2020%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

Particulate matter in the medication can cause blockages or tissue damage if injected. This is a serious risk during medical procedures requiring precise drug delivery.

Who’s affected

Patients using the recalled R.E.C.K. medication for pain management are affected. Healthcare providers administering the medication may also be at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name R.E.C.K. (Ropivacaine, Epinephrine, Clonidine, Ketorolac) in 50 mL Sodium Chloride solution. Look for the specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed in the recall notice.

  • Brand
    QuVa
  • Category
    Drug
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Details

    Identify the lot number and expiration date on the vial label to determine if it matches the recalled lots listed in the notice.

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Questions people ask

Is this medication safe to use?

The recall indicates particulate matter is present, which could cause serious injury. Do not use the recalled lots until a safe alternative is obtained.

What should I do if I have the recalled medication?

Contact QuVa Pharma at 519 Bloombury, NJ 08804 for instructions on returning the medication or using a safe alternative.

How can I confirm if my medication is recalled?

Check the lot number and expiration date on the vial against the specific lots listed in the recall notice (e.g., 30008721, Exp. 4/26/2020).

Take action

Contact QuVa

We’ve drafted a message you can send QuVa to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall D-1335-2020 — QuVa QuVa

Hello,

I own a QuVa that is covered by recall D-1335-2020 from QuVa.

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-1335-2020 (April 23, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1335-2020 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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