CLASS III Drug recall · Reported 11 Oct 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report
Epinephrine-Lidocaine HCl (0.25mg/mL recalled by Imprimis NJOF
Imprimis Njof is recalling Epinephrine-Lidocaine HCl (0.25mg/mL and 7.5mg/mL) Single Use Intraocular injection, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 3 Oct 2023 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0040-2024
- FDA event ID
- 93160
- Recalling firm
- Imprimis Njof, Ledgewood, NJ
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 3 Oct 2023
- FDA classified
- 5 Oct 2023
- Reported
- 11 Oct 2023
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Potency & Assay
- Drug class
- Pain Medication
Timeline
| 3 Oct 2023 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 5 Oct 2023 | Classified by FDA | +2 days |
| 11 Oct 2023 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Subpotent: Failing Test Results for Epinephrine
Potency and specification recalls happen when a batch tests outside its approved limits for strength, purity or dissolution, which can mean the dose delivered is higher or lower than labelled.
Product as listed by the FDA
Epinephrine-Lidocaine HCl (0.25mg/mL and 7.5mg/mL) 1mL Single Use Intraocular injection Preservative Free NDC 71384-640-01 Not for resale. Office use only. Lot: 23APR018 Date Compounded: 24APR2023 Expires on: 17APR2024. In case of adverse event contact: www.fda.gov/medwatch or (800)-FDA-1088 Imprimis NJOF, LLC. 1705 Route 46 West, Unit 6B, Ledgewood, NJ, 07852 (844) 446-6979
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Subpotent: Failing Test Results for Epinephrine
Which lots are affected?
23APR018
Where was it sold?
Nationwide
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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All 5| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Drug | CLASS II | Epinephrine-Lidocaine HCl 0.25 mg/mL recalled by Imprimis NJOF | Imprimis Njof | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS III | Epinephrine-Lidocaine HCl 0.25 mg/mL recalled by Imprimis NJOF | Imprimis Njof | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |