Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-1364-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Pharmedium Services, LLC |
| Report date | Jul 27, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | May 5, 2016 |
| Quantity | 4,081 bags |
| Location | Lake Forest, IL, United States |
Official product description
0.1% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, Service Code 2K8195, 100 ml in 150 ml Baxter Intravia Bag (NDC 61553-195-48), Service Code 2H8266, 250 ml in 250 ml Hospira LifeCare Bag NDC 61553-266-50), 100 ml in 100 ml Hospira LifeCare Bag, Service Code 2H8272(NDC 61553-272-52), 100 ml in 100 ml Yellow Smiths Medical Cassette Service Code 2K8941 (NDC 61553-941-48), 250 ml in 250 ml Baxter Intravia Bag (W/O Additive Cap) Service Code 3V8716, (NDC 61553-716-17), Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141,
Why the product was recalled
Presence of Particulate Matter: API contaminated with glass particulate was used to produce sterile injectable drugs.
Distribution information
Nationwide
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.
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