SCA Pharmaceuticals recalls Ephedrine sulfate 5 mg/mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 10 mL in Single Dose Syringe, Total Volume 10 mL, Rx only, SCA
SCA Pharmaceuticals recalls 10mL single-dose ephedrine sulfate syringes due to missing lot and expiration dates on labels. This affects prescription-only medications sold in the US.
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Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date - product label was missing lot number and beyond use date.
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What happened, in plain English
SCA Pharmaceuticals is recalling prescription ephedrine sulfate syringes because the labels are missing lot numbers and expiration dates. This could lead to using expired medication without knowing it, which might cause ineffective treatment or safety risks. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/41027-sca-pharmaceuticals-recalls-ephedrine-sulfate-syringes-missing-lot-and-expiration.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/41027-sca-pharmaceuticals-recalls-ephedrine-sulfate-syringes-missing-lot-and-expiration · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0156-2018
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“SCA Pharmaceuticals recalls Ephedrine sulfate syringes: Missing lot and expiration dates.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/41027-sca-pharmaceuticals-recalls-ephedrine-sulfate-syringes-missing-lot-and-expiration. Based on FDA recall #D-0156-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0156-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product labels are missing lot numbers and expiration dates. This means users might not know if the medication has expired, which could lead to ineffective treatment or potential safety issues.
Who’s affected
Prescription holders of ephedrine sulfate syringes from SCA Pharmaceuticals. People using these syringes for medical purposes are most at risk if they don't have the correct expiration date.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Ephedrine sulfate 5 mg/mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 10 mL' with the lot number 20171013@30 and expiration date 12/27/2017. This was sold as a prescription-only item.
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What to do — step by step
Check Label
Look for the lot number 20171013@30 and expiration date 12/27/2017 on the syringe label.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The product may not be safe to use if the expiration date has passed, as the label is missing the expiration date.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for the lot number 20171013@30 and expiration date 12/27/2017 on the syringe label.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so you should check the label and contact your healthcare provider if you have concerns.
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-0156-2018 — SCA Pharmaceuticals SCA Pharmaceuticals Hello, I own a SCA Pharmaceuticals that is covered by recall D-0156-2018 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-0156-2018 (December 7, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0156-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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