Pharmedium Services, LLC recalls ePHEDrine Sulfate In 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 5 mg per mL (50 mg per 10 mL), 10 mL Total Volume pre-filled syringes,
PharMEDium Services recalls ePHEDrine sulfate syringes with subpotent drug levels. These Rx-only syringes may not deliver the correct medication dose. Contact for details.
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What happened, in plain English
PharMEDium Services recalled ePHEDrine sulfate syringes due to subpotent drug levels. This means the medication may not contain the correct dose, potentially leading to ineffective treatment. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/41115-pharmedium-ephedrine-sulfate-syringes-subpotent-drug-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/41115-pharmedium-ephedrine-sulfate-syringes-subpotent-drug-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0220-2018
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“PharMEDium ePHEDrine Sulfate Syringes: Subpotent Drug Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/41115-pharmedium-ephedrine-sulfate-syringes-subpotent-drug-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0220-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0220-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The syringes contain a subpotent drug, meaning the medication may not deliver the intended dose. This could result in ineffective treatment if used as prescribed.
Who’s affected
People with prescriptions for ePHEDrine sulfate who received these specific syringes are affected. Those using the product for medical purposes are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for syringes labeled 'ePHEDrine Sulfate In 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 5 mg per mL (50 mg per 10 mL), 10 mL Total Volume'. Look for NDC numbers 71030-0003-10, 71030-0003-20, 71030-0003-21, or 71030-0003-12.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Verify the NDC numbers and expiration dates listed in the recall notice to confirm if your syringes are affected.
Questions people ask
Are these syringes safe to use?
The recall states these syringes have subpotent drug levels, meaning they may not deliver the correct dose. Do not use them.
How can I get a replacement?
The recall record does not specify a remedy or replacement process.
What is the expiration date for these syringes?
The syringes have expiration dates ranging from January 10, 2018 to January 21, 2018.
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-0220-2018 — PharMEDium PharMEDium Hello, I own a PharMEDium that is covered by recall D-0220-2018 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-0220-2018 (October 30, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0220-2018 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official FDA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.