FDA Drug Recall Alert – 3 Lots of Epinephrine Injection, USP 30 mg/ 30 mL (1 mg/mL) multi dose vial
| Date: | September 11, 2026 |
| From: | Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan (“Health Plan”) |
| To: | Health Plan Practitioners, Facilities, and Hospitals |
| Type: | Informational/Educational |
| Subject: | FDA Drug Recall Alert – 3 Lots of Epinephrine Injection, USP 30 mg/ 30 mL (1 mg/mL) multi dose vial |
| Business: | Medi-Cal Managed Care/Medicare Advantage D-SNP |
On September 03, 2026, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a recall announcement on 3 Lots of Epinephrine Injection, USP 30 mg/ 30 mL (1 mg/mL) multi dose vial.
This is for informational purposes only. You may or may not have administered the medication. Please disregard if you have not been affected by this recall.
For the complete details regarding this recall announcement, please visit the following web link: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/american-regent-inc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-three-lots-epinephrine-injection-usp-30-mg-30?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
American Regent, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Three Lots of Epinephrine Injection, USP 30 mg/ 30 mL (1 mg/mL) Due to the Presence of Particulate Matter and Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Company Announcement
September 3, 2026 – New Albany, OH, American Regent, Inc. is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall of three lots of Epinephrine Injection, USP 30 mg/ 30 mL (1 mg/mL) multi dose vials to the consumer level. Customer complaints were received for leaking and cracked vials, resulting in lack of assurance of sterility. The firm’s investigation also revealed the presence of particulate matter identified as Nylon, Cellulosic, Acrylic, Polyethylene and Glass.
Affected Products
Epinephrine Injection, USP 30 mg/ 30 mL (1 mg/mL) multi dose vial was distributed nationwide in the United States with a first ship date 09/04/2025 and last ship date of 07/31/2026. NDC, lot, and expiration date can be found on the table.
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Product |
NDC |
Lot |
Expiry |
Distribution Date Range |
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Beginning |
End |
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Epinephrine Injection, USP |
0517-3030- 01 |
25128L1C0 |
August 2026 |
September 04, 2025 |
December 18, 2025 |
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25280L1C0 |
October 2026 |
December 16, 2025 |
April 17, 2026 |
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26108L1C0 |
July 2027 |
June 15, 2026 |
July 31, 2026 |
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What to Do
American Regent, Inc. is notifying its distributors and customers by letter and is arranging for return/replacement etc. of all recalled products.
Distributors/retailers/healthcare facilities that have the product which is being recalled should stop using and return to place of purchase or discard the product.
Consumers and healthcare professionals with questions regarding this recall can contact American Regent Inc. using the below information. Patients that use this product which is being recalled should stop using them and contact their doctor or health care provider. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.
- Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
- Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178.
Contact Information
Consumers: Customer Service 1-800-645-1706
If you have any further questions, please contact your Provider Services Representative, or call our Customer Service Department at 1-888-936-PLAN (7526). You may also visit https://www.hpsj.com/alerts/ for online access to the documents shared. The most recent information about Health Plan and our services is always available on our website www.hpsj-mvhp.org
