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

Lot, batch or date codes23APR018
Quantity recalled364 bags (1 mL filled in 2 mL glass amber vials; 20 vials shipped in a bag)

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 2023Recall initiated by company
5 Oct 2023Classified by FDA+2 days
11 Oct 2023Published 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

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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