FDA recall record

Pfizer Fentanyl Citrate Inj., USP 100 mcg Fentanyl/2 mL (50 mcg/mL), 2 mL Single-dose Vial recall — FDA D-0835-2020

Defective Container: confirmed customer reports for vials with loose metal overseal crimp defects, which may result in lack of assurance of sterility.

Class IIclassification
D-0835-2020official record ID
Feb 19, 2020report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-0835-2020
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmPfizer Inc.
Report dateFeb 19, 2020
Recall initiation dateFeb 3, 2020
Quantity38,676 trays
LocationNew York, NY, United States

Official product description

Fentanyl Citrate Inj., USP 100 mcg Fentanyl/2 mL (50 mcg/mL), 2 mL Single-dose Vial, Each Tray contains 25 Vials, Intravenous or Intramuscular Use, Rx only, Distributed by Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 00409-9094-12 (vial), 00409-9094-22 (tray).

Why the product was recalled

Defective Container: confirmed customer reports for vials with loose metal overseal crimp defects, which may result in lack of assurance of sterility.

Distribution information

Nationwide in the U.S. and Puerto Rico

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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