SCA Pharmaceuticals ceFAZolin Sodium Recall: Leaking Bags Risk Infection
SCA Pharmaceuticals recalls ceFAZolin sodium injectable solution due to leaking bags that could cause infection. This product is for medical use only and requires immediate action.
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Lack of assurance of sterility: Product bags leaking at seam.
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What happened, in plain English
SCA Pharmaceuticals is recalling a specific injectable antibiotic solution because the packaging can leak, potentially causing infections. This is a serious issue for patients receiving the medication. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/41607-sca-pharmaceuticals-cefazolin-sodium-recall-leaking-bags-risk-infection.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/41607-sca-pharmaceuticals-cefazolin-sodium-recall-leaking-bags-risk-infection · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0876-2017
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“SCA Pharmaceuticals ceFAZolin Sodium Recall: Leaking Bags Risk Infection.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/41607-sca-pharmaceuticals-cefazolin-sodium-recall-leaking-bags-risk-infection. Based on FDA recall #D-0876-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0876-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product bags can leak at the seam, which means the medication may become contaminated. This contamination could lead to infections if the product is used without proper sterility.
Who’s affected
Patients prescribed this injectable antibiotic by a healthcare provider. Those using the product without medical supervision are not affected.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'ceFAZolin sodium added to 100 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride injectable, 2g' with the lot number 20170510@12 and expiration date 06-24-17.
- Brand
SCA Pharmaceuticals- Category
Drug
All 10 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
Nationwide in the USA
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| D-0870-2017 | morphine sulfate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride injectable, 1 mg per mL, Total Volume 100 mL, Single Dose Container bag, (Total morphine Dose 100 mg/ 100mL), Preservative Free (Contains Sulfites), Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 8821 Knoedl Ct, Little Rock, AR 72205, NDC 70004-0100-32.; LOT # 20170508@57, Use By: 08/06/17 | 80 bags |
| D-0871-2017 | morphine sulfate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride injectable, 1 mg per mL, Total Volume 100 mL, Single Dose Container bag, (Total morphine Dose 100 mg/ 100 mL), Preservative Free (Contains Sulfites), Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 8821 Knoedl Ct, Little Rock, AR 72205, NDC 70004-0100-55; LOT # 20170508@48, Use By: 08/06/17; 20170505@19, Use By: 08/03/17 | 56 bags |
| D-0872-2017 | fentaNYL (as citrate) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride injectable,10 mcg per mL, Total Volume 100 mL, Single Dose Container bag, (Total fentanyl Dose 1,000 mcg/100 mL) Preservative Free, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 8821 Knoedl Ct. Little Rock, AR 72205, NDC 70004-0229-32; LOT # 20170505@14, Use By: 08/03/17; 20170510@2, Use By: 08/08/17 | 118 bags |
| D-0873-2017 | fentaNYL (as citrate) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride injectable,10 mcg per mL, Total Volume 100 mL, Single Dose Container bag, (Total fentanyl Dose 1,000 mcg/100 mL) Preservative Free, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 8821 Knoedl Ct. Little Rock, AR 72205, NDC 70004-0202-32; LOT # 20170506@14, Use By: 08/04/17 | 370 bags |
| D-0874-2017 | fentaNYL (as citrate) in 100mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride injectable,20 mcg per mL, Single Dose Container bag, (Total fentanyl Dose 2,000 mcg/100 mL) Preservative Free, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 8821 Knoedl Ct. Little Rock, AR 72205, NDC 70004-203-32; LOT # 20170508@59, Use By: 08/06/17 | 100 bags |
| D-0875-2017 | HYDROmorphone HCL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride injectable, 0.2 mg per ml, Total Volume 100mL, Single Dose Container bag, (Total HYDROmorphone Dose 20 mg per 100 mL) Preservative Free, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 8821 Knoedl Ct. Little Rock, AR 72205, NDC 70004-0300-55; LOT # 20170505@23, 20170505@28, Use By: 08/03/17 | 87 bags |
| D-0876-2017 | ceFAZolin sodium added to 100 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride injectable, 2g, Total Approximate Volume 100 mL, Single Dose Container bag, Preservative Free, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 8821 Knoedl Ct. Little Rock, AR 72205, NDC 70004-0522-32; LOT # 20170510@12, Use By: 06-24-17 | 240 bags |
| D-0877-2017 | ceFAZolin sodium added to 100 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride injectable, 3g, Total Approximate Volume 115 mL, Single Dose Container bag, Preservative Free, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 8821 Knoedl Ct. Little Rock, AR 72205, NDC 70004-0524-32; LOT # 20170508@15, Use By: 06/22/17 | 70 bags |
| D-0878-2017 | MAGNESIUM Sulfate added to 100 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride injectable, 4g, Total Approximate Volume 108 mL (does not include mfg. overfill) Single Dose Container bag, Preservative Free, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 8821 Knoedl Ct. Little Rock, AR 72205, NDC: 70004-0737-32; LOT # 20170509@29, Use By: 08/07/17 | 40 bags |
| D-0879-2017 | PHENYLephrine HCL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride injectable, 10 mg (Final Concentration = 0.1 mg per mL) Total Volume 100 mL, Single Dose Container bag, Preservative Free (Contains Sulfites), Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 8821 Knoedl Ct. Little Rock, AR 72205, NDC: 70004-0810-32; LOT # 20170511@17, Use By: 08/09/17 | 30 bags |
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Immediately discard the product if you have it, as it may be contaminated.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “Nationwide in the USA” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 10 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #D-0876-2017 (May 18, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0876-2017 to see it in context.
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