FDA recall record

Pharmedium Services 16.67 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.1667% Bupivacaine HCl recall — FDA D-1388-2016

Presence of Particulate Matter: API contaminated with glass particulate was used to produce sterile injectable drugs.

Class IIclassification
D-1388-2016official record ID
Jul 27, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-1388-2016
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmPharmedium Services, LLC
Report dateJul 27, 2016
Recall initiation dateMay 5, 2016
Quantity230 BD syringes
LocationLake Forest, IL, United States

Official product description

16.67 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.1667% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free), 1.5 mL in 3 mL BD Syringe, Service Code 2T6228, Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141, NDC 61553-228-96

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

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.

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