FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0039-2017

Product

fentaNYL Citrate, 5 mcg per mL, 15 mcg per 3mL, in 0.9% Sodium chloride, 3 mL Total Volume in a syringe, For IV Use, Rx only, PharMEDium, Product code 2R3318.

Affected lot / code info
Lot Numbers: 15100054M, 15117048M, 15127063M, 15128034M, 15128044M, 15132059M, 15134032M, 15147063M, 15148055M, 151890302M, 151900130M, 151900222M, Exp between 07/15/15-10/12/15

Why it was recalled

Stability Data Does Not Support Expiry: potential loss of potency in drugs packaged and stored in syringes.

Recalling firm

Firm
Pharmedium Services, LLC
Notification channel
E-Mail
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
150 N Field Dr Ste 350, N/A, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-2506

Distribution

Quantity
1522 syringes
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-07-17
FDA classified
2016-10-12
Posted by FDA
2016-10-19
Terminated
2017-06-23
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0039-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.