Why there’s a recall of Epinephrine (L-Adrenaline) and what you need to do
There’s a worldwide recall of Epinephrine (L-Adrenaline), the stuff that makes the Epinephrine in your autoinjector work.
Here’s what you need to know.
What’s recalled?
Spectrum Laboratory Products has recalled three lots of Epinephrine (L-Adrenaline) USP, product code EP130. This covers lot Nos. 1KG0865 and 2KF0151, expiration date Mar. 31, 2023, in sizes 100gm, 25gm, 5gm and 1gm; and 2KL0353, expiration date Sept. 30, 2023, in 1kg.
Epinephrine (L-Adrenaline) is the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in Epinephrine.
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Why is it being recalled?
“Customer complaints have found the product to be discolored,” said the Spectrum-written, FDA-posted recall notice.
Epinephrine goes in autoinjectors, some sold under the brand name “EpiPen,” which are often kept around by people who might have food allergies, asthma or other conditions that can result in a life-threatening reaction.
The recall notice’s risk statement states using epinephrine made or compounded with the active ingredient recalled “could result in less-effective product, and incomplete treatment of life-threatening conditions including low blood pressure, heart failure, anaphylaxis, irregular heartbeat, and heart attack.
“Treatment with a less-effective product, essentially underdosing epinephrine, could result in death.”
What you should do now?
Whether you’re a consumer, retail pharmacy or distributor, if you have any of the recalled Epinephrine (L-Adrenaline), USP catalog No. EP130, stop using it and return it to whoever sold it to you. Get a refund.
If you have questions about this recall, contact Spectrum at compliance@spectrumchemical.com or 800-772-8786, Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Eastern time.
If you’ve had any medical problems from this or any other drug or active ingredient, first see a medical professional. Then, let the FDA know via its MedWatch Adverse Event page or by filling out a form you can get by calling 800-332-1088.
This story was originally published January 10, 2023 at 9:11 AM with the headline "Why there’s a recall of Epinephrine (L-Adrenaline) and what you need to do."
