FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0042-2017

Product

fentaNYL Citrate, 5 mcg per mL, 0.9% Sodium Chloride, Preservative Free, 1 mL Total Volume in a syringe, For IV Use, Rx only, PharMEDium, Product code 2R3479.

Affected lot / code info
Lot Numbers: 15119048M, 15126024M, 15127055M, 15133037M, 15135039M, 15138039M, 15140022M, 15141026M, 15148023M, 15152075M, 151730221M, 151890289M, 151900214M, 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
1735 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-0042-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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