FDA · Class I · September 16, 2026

American Regent recall: Epinephrine Injection

American Regent, Inc. is recalling Epinephrine Injection because of a sterility problem – 31,935 30mL-vials. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration published the recall on September 16, 2026; it began on August 11, 2026. Distributed nationwide.

Most serious Class I is the most serious level: a reasonable probability that using or eating the product will cause serious health problems or death.

A pharmacy dispensing machine
Illustration: A pharmacy dispensing machine – not the recalled product. Photo: U.S. Air Force / Airman Trevor Calvert, public domain.
ProductEpinephrine Injection
BrandAmerican Regent
CompanyAmerican Regent, Inc.
TypeDrugs
ClassificationClass I
Recall dateAugust 11, 2026
Published by FDASeptember 16, 2026
Quantity31,935 30mL-vials
Recall ID99670
As listed by FDA

Recalled products

  1. Epinephrine Injection, USP, 30 mg/30 mL (1mg/mL), 30 mL-Multiple-Dose Vial, Rx Only, For Intravenous Infusion, intramuscular and Subcutaneous Use, AMERICAN REGENT INC., SHIRLEY, NY 11967. NDC 0517-3030-01
    FDA recall number
    D-0865-2026
    Codes, lots and dates
    Lots: 25128L1C0, Exp. August 31, 2026; 25280L1C0, Exp. October 31, 2026; 26108L1C0, Exp. July 31, 2027
    Quantity
    31,935 30mL-vials
    Classification
    Class I
Exactly as the agency lists them

Identifiers and details

FDA event ID
99670
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Status
Ongoing
Firm location
Shirley, NY, United States

Why it was recalled

The problem: a sterility problem.

The reason the FDA lists: “Presence of Particulate Matter and Lack of Assurance of Sterility. Particulate matter identified as nylon, cellulosic, acrylic, polyethylene and glass and broken and leaking vials.”

Where it was sold

Nationwide. Distribution as the FDA records it: “Nationwide within the U.S.A”

What to do

Compare the recall numbers, lot numbers and expiration dates with what you have. Do not stop a prescribed medicine or device without talking to your pharmacist or doctor – they can arrange a replacement from an unaffected lot.

Official notice: FDA Enforcement Report record (event 99670, openFDA) – the same recall numbers can be searched in the FDA Enforcement Report.

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FAQ

About this recall

Is American Regent Epinephrine Injection recalled?

Yes. American Regent, Inc. recalled it on August 11, 2026; FDA published it September 16, 2026 (Class I). Only the lots, dates or models listed on this page are included.

Why was it recalled?

Because of a sterility problem. The reason given: Presence of Particulate Matter and Lack of Assurance of Sterility. Particulate matter identified as nylon, cellulosic, acrylic, polyethylene and glass and broken and leaking vials.

What should I do if I have it?

Compare the recall numbers, lot numbers and expiration dates with what you have. Do not stop a prescribed medicine or device without talking to your pharmacist or doctor – they can arrange a replacement from an unaffected lot.

Where was it sold?

Nationwide.

Recalls

More recalls

Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.

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