Buffered Lidocaine Injection (SCA Pharmaceuticals) – subpotent drug (2018)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Buffered Lidocaine 1% with Sodium Bicarbonate Injection for Local Anesthetic Use (Concentration=10 mg/mL) 0.25 mL Total Volume, Rx only , SCA Pharmaceuticals, 8821 Knoedl Ct. Little Rock, AR 72205 877-550-5059
Brand
SCA Pharmaceuticals
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #: 20180507@21, Exp 7/1/2018, 20180511@9, 20180511@24, Exp 7/5/2018, 20180518@24, 20180518@31, 20180518@32, Exp 7/12/2018, 20180531@21, Exp 7/25/2018, 20180601@11, Exp 7/26/2018
Products Sold
Lot #: 20180507@21, Exp 7/1/2018; 20180511@9, 20180511@24, Exp 7/5/2018; 20180518@24, 20180518@31, 20180518@32, Exp 7/12/2018; 20180531@21, Exp 7/25/2018; 20180601@11, Exp 7/26/2018
SCA Pharmaceuticals is recalling Buffered Lidocaine 1% with Sodium Bicarbonate Injection for Local Anesthetic Use (Concentration=10 m due to Subpotent Drug: Stability data does not support the current expiration dating of 55 days after compounding.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Subpotent Drug: Stability data does not support the current expiration dating of 55 days after compounding.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026