QuVa Pharma, Inc. recalls Norepinephrine 4 mg (16 mcg/mL) added to 5% Dextrose 250 mL Bag Preservative Free, Rx only, QuVa Pharma, 519 Route 173,
QuVa Pharma recalls Norepinephrine 4 mg bags due to potential lack of active ingredient. Affected units may not deliver proper medication dose.
Lower-risk recall
Subpotent Drug: Product may not have the active ingredient present in the bag.
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What happened, in plain English
QuVa Pharma is recalling Norepinephrine 4 mg (16 mcg/mL) bags that may not contain the full active ingredient. This could lead to improper medication dosing if used as intended. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/39677-quva-pharma-norepinephrine-bag-recall-subpotent-drug-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/39677-quva-pharma-norepinephrine-bag-recall-subpotent-drug-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0003-2019
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“QuVa Pharma Norepinephrine Bag Recall: Subpotent Drug Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/39677-quva-pharma-norepinephrine-bag-recall-subpotent-drug-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0003-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0003-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product may not contain the full amount of active ingredient needed for treatment. This could result in ineffective medication delivery if the bag is used as intended.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals using this medication for medical treatment. Patients receiving this drug through their healthcare provider are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name: Norepinephrine 4 mg (16 mcg/mL) added to 5% Dextrose 250 mL Bag Preservative Free. Lot number 30000271 with expiration date 10/1/18.
- Brand
QuVa Pharma- Product
Norepinephrine 4 mg (16 mcg/mL) added to 5% Dextrose 250 mL Bag Preservative Free, Rx only, QuVa Pharma, 519 Route 173- Category
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Verify the lot number and expiration date on the bag to confirm if it's affected.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The product may not contain the full active ingredient, so it should not be used without confirming it's safe.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Look for the lot number 30000271 with expiration date 10/1/18 on the bag.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact your healthcare provider for guidance.
Contact QuVa Pharma
We’ve drafted a message you can send QuVa Pharma to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0003-2019 — QuVa Pharma Norepinephrine 4 mg (16 mcg/mL) added to 5% Dextrose 250 mL Bag Preservative Free, Rx o Hello, I own a Norepinephrine 4 mg (16 mcg/mL) added to 5% Dextrose 250 mL Bag Preservative Free, Rx only, QuVa Pharma, 519 Route 173 that is covered by recall D-0003-2019 from QuVa Pharma. 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-0003-2019 (August 27, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0003-2019 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 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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