PharMEDium Services, LLC is recalling 7,711 syringes of 0.9% Buffered Lidocaine HCl (buffered in 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate) because the medication is subpotent. This means the syringes contain less active lidocaine than required, which could result in inadequate numbing or pain relief during medical procedures. The recall affects both 1 mL and 5 mL syringes distributed nationwide. Patients or healthcare providers should contact their pharmacist or doctor if they have these syringes in their possession.
Subpotent anesthetic medication may fail to provide the necessary level of local anesthesia. This can cause patients to experience unexpected pain, distress, or discomfort during surgical or medical procedures where effective numbing is required.
Healthcare provider or pharmacist guidance and pharmacy refund.
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