SCA Pharmaceuticals, LLC recalls Norepinephrine Bitartrate 8 mg (32 mcg/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL bag, SCA Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Windsor, CT
SCA Pharmaceuticals recalls specific lots of norepinephrine 8mg in 0.9% saline bags due to potential leakage, risking contamination. Affected lots expire June 2018-July 2018.
Lower-risk recall
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: SCA is conducting a voluntary recall of certain lots of sterile admixtures due to a potential for leakage.
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What happened, in plain English
SCA Pharmaceuticals is recalling certain lots of norepinephrine 8mg in 0.9% saline bags because of a potential for leakage. This could lead to contamination if the product is used without proper sterility assurance. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/40438-sca-pharmaceuticals-norepinephrine-8mg-recall-potential-leakage-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/40438-sca-pharmaceuticals-norepinephrine-8mg-recall-potential-leakage-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0899-2018
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“SCA Pharmaceuticals Norepinephrine 8mg Recall: Potential Leakage Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/40438-sca-pharmaceuticals-norepinephrine-8mg-recall-potential-leakage-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0899-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0899-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product may leak, potentially causing contamination. This could lead to infections or other complications if the medication is not properly sterile.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals using the recalled norepinephrine bags for medical treatments. Patients receiving these medications are at risk if the product leaks and becomes contaminated.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for lot numbers 1218000930, 1218000946, 1218001058, 1218001077, 1218001169, 1218001170, 1218001190, 1218001191, 1218001206, 1218001317 that expire between June 2018 and July 2018.
- Brand
SCA Pharmaceuticals- Category
Drug
All 12 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Product was distributed throughout the United States.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| D-0894-2018 | Morphine Sulfate 1 mg/mL (preservative free; sulfite free) 2 mL fill 3 mL syringe, SCA Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Windsor, CT; Lot # 20180323@44, Exp 06/21/2018 | 440 syringes |
| D-0895-2018 | Fentanyl (as citrate) 10 mcg/mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL bag, SCA Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Windsor, CT; Lot # 20180328@19, 20180328@31, 20180328@39, 20180328@49, 20180328@53, 20180328@58, 20180323@9, 20180327@33, Exp 6/26/2018 | 492 bags |
| D-0896-2018 | Fentanyl (as citrate) 2 mcg/mL + Bupivacaine HCL 0.0625% in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL bag, SCA Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Windsor, CT; Lot # 20180327@27, 20180327@40, 20180328@9, Exp 06/28/2018 | 179 bags |
| D-0897-2018 | Diltiazem HCL 1 mg/mL in 125 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride 100 mL bag (total volume 125 mL) (125 mg), SCA Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Windsor, CT; Lot # 1218001315, 1218001316, 1218001349, 1218001416, 1218001510, 1218001682, 1218001683, 1218001684, 1218001721, 1218001763, 1218001764, Exp 07/26/2018-08/27/2018 | 2,869 bags |
| D-0898-2018 | Norepinephrine Bitartrate 4 mg (16 mcg/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL bag, SCA Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Windsor, CT; Lot # 1218000928, 1218000944, 1218000945, 1218001075, 1218001076, 1218001188, Exp 06/19/2018-07/03/2018 | 2,268 bags |
| D-0899-2018 | Norepinephrine Bitartrate 8 mg (32 mcg/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL bag, SCA Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Windsor, CT; Lot # 1218000930, 1218000946, 1218001058, 1218001077, 1218001169, 1218001170, 1218001190, 1218001191, 1218001206, 1218001317, Exp 06/18/2018-07/11/2018 | 1,882 bags |
| D-0900-2018 | Norepinephrine Bitartrate 16 mg (64 mcg/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL bag, SCA Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Windsor, CT; Lot # 1218000677, 1218000947, 1218000982, 1218001018, 1218001029, 1218001059, 1218001060, 1218001078, 1218001079, 1218001171, 1218001172, 1218001192, 1218001193, 1218001207, 1218001209, 1218001210, Exp 06/19/2018-07/03/2018 | 1,397 bags |
| D-0901-2018 | Phenylephrine HCL 10 mg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL Bag (40 mcg/mL), SCA Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Windsor, CT; Lot # 20180323@24, Exp 06/21/2018 | 451 bags |
| D-0902-2018 | Phenylephrine HCL 40 mg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL Bag (160 mcg/mL), SCA Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Windsor, CT; Lot # 20180323@24 | 451 bags |
| D-0903-2018 | Phenylephrine HCL 20 mg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL Bag (160 mcg/mL), SCA Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Windsor, CT; Lot # 20180323@29, Exp 06/21/2018 | 400 bags |
| D-0904-2018 | Phenylephrine HCL 50 mg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL Bag (200 mcg/mL), SCA Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Windsor, CT; Lot # 20180329@2, Exp 06/27/2018 | — |
| D-0905-2018 | Phenylephrine HCL 80mg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL Bag (320 mcg/mL), SCA Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Windsor, CT; Lot # 20180328@25, Exp 06/26/2018 | 196 bags |
What to do — step by step
Check Lot Numbers
Verify your product's lot number against the listed affected numbers: 1218000930, 1218000946, 1218001058, 1218001077, 1218001169, 1218001170, 1218001190, 1218001191, 1218001206, 1218001317.
Questions people ask
What is the risk of using this product?
The product may leak, potentially causing contamination. This could lead to infections or other complications if the medication is not properly sterile.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for lot numbers 1218000930, 1218000946, 1218001058, 1218001077, 1218001169, 1218001170, 1218001190, 1218001191, 1218001206, 1218001317 that expire between June 2018 and July 2018.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Check the lot number and contact SCA Pharmaceuticals for guidance on next steps.
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-0899-2018 — SCA Pharmaceuticals SCA Pharmaceuticals Hello, I own a SCA Pharmaceuticals that is covered by recall D-0899-2018 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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- Official source: FDA Recall #D-0899-2018 (June 14, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0899-2018 to see it in context.
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