PharMEDium Services, LLC. recalls 0.9% Buffered Lidocaine HCl (buffered in 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate) a.) 1 mL in 3 mL BD Syringe, 10 per carton, b.) 0.9%
PharMEDium Services recalls 0.9% buffered lidocaine HCl syringes due to subpotent risk. Affected products include specific syringe models sold in cartons with serial numbers starting 183320004S.
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What happened, in plain English
PharMEDium Services has recalled two types of 0.9% buffered lidocaine HCl syringes because they may contain less active ingredient than labeled. This could lead to ineffective pain relief during medical procedures. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/39272-pharmedium-0-9-buffered-lidocaine-hcl-recall-subpotent-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/39272-pharmedium-0-9-buffered-lidocaine-hcl-recall-subpotent-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0374-2019
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“PharMEDium 0.9% Buffered Lidocaine HCl Recall: Subpotent Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/39272-pharmedium-0-9-buffered-lidocaine-hcl-recall-subpotent-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0374-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0374-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product is labeled as 'subpotent,' meaning it contains less active ingredient than intended. This could result in inadequate pain relief during medical procedures, but does not pose a risk of injury or harm to the user.
Who’s affected
Patients using these syringes for medical procedures, particularly those requiring lidocaine for pain management. Healthcare providers who administered the product are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for syringes labeled '0.9% Buffered Lidocaine HCl (buffered in 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate)' with specific model numbers: 1 mL in 3 mL BD Syringe (10 per carton) or 5 mL in 5 mL BD Syringe (10 per carton). Serial numbers start with 183320004S through 183410003S.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the product name and serial numbers on the syringe packaging to confirm if it is affected.
Questions people ask
Why is this product being recalled?
The product is labeled as 'subpotent,' meaning it contains less active ingredient than intended, which could lead to ineffective pain relief during medical procedures.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check with your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance.
Are there specific serial numbers for this recall?
Yes, affected products have serial numbers starting with 183320004S through 183410003S.
Contact PharMEDium
We’ve drafted a message you can send PharMEDium to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0374-2019 — PharMEDium PharMEDium Hello, I own a PharMEDium that is covered by recall D-0374-2019 from PharMEDium. 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-0374-2019 (January 2, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0374-2019 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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