SCA Pharmaceuticals recalls Buffered Lidocaine 1% with Sodium Bicarbonate Injection for Local Anesthetic Use (Concentration=10 mg/mL) 0.25 mL Total
SCA Pharmaceuticals recalls specific lots of Buffered Lidocaine 1% injection for local anesthesia due to potential stability problems affecting expiration dates. Consumers should check their lot numbers and contact the manufacturer for details.
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Subpotent Drug: Stability data does not support the current expiration dating of 55 days after compounding.
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What happened, in plain English
SCA Pharmaceuticals has recalled certain lots of Buffered Lidocaine 1% injection for local anesthesia because the drug may lose potency before the expiration date. This means the medication might not work as intended if used after the recalled dates. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/40388-sca-pharmaceuticals-recalls-lidocaine-injection-due-to-stability-issues.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/40388-sca-pharmaceuticals-recalls-lidocaine-injection-due-to-stability-issues · Updated October 6, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0918-2018
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“SCA Pharmaceuticals Recalls Lidocaine Injection Due to Stability Issues.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/40388-sca-pharmaceuticals-recalls-lidocaine-injection-due-to-stability-issues. Based on FDA recall #D-0918-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0918-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The stability data for the medication does not support the current expiration dating of 55 days after compounding. This means the drug could become less effective over time, potentially leading to reduced pain relief during procedures.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals and patients who have the recalled lots of Buffered Lidocaine 1% injection for local anesthesia. Those using the medication for procedures like minor surgeries or dental work are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the lot number on the label, which includes dates like 20180507@21, 20180511@9, etc. The product is only available by prescription and has specific expiration dates listed in the recall notice.
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What to do — step by step
Check Lot Number
Look for the lot number on the label, such as 20180507@21 or 20180511@9.
Questions people ask
What is the specific product being recalled?
Buffered Lidocaine 1% with Sodium Bicarbonate Injection for Local Anesthetic Use (Concentration=10 mg/mL) 0.25 mL Total, available by prescription.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Check the lot number on the label, which includes dates like 20180507@21, 20180511@9, etc. The product is only available by prescription.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact SCA Pharmaceuticals at 877-550-5059 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-0918-2018 — SCA Pharmaceuticals SCA Pharmaceuticals Hello, I own a SCA Pharmaceuticals that is covered by recall D-0918-2018 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-0918-2018 (June 29, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0918-2018 to see it in context.
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