FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0153-2017

Product

Fentanyl Citrate Injection, USP, 100 mcg Fentanyl/ 2mL, Single Dose, 50 mcg/mL, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest IL 60045, NDC 0409-4093-32

Affected lot / code info
Lot #5 9277EV, 60028EV, 6008EV, Exp 11/1/17

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Complaints of broken tips on the ampules.

Recalling firm

Firm
Hospira Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
600 N Field Dr, N/A, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-4835

Distribution

Quantity
797,800 ampules
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-11-01
FDA classified
2016-11-23
Posted by FDA
2016-11-30
Terminated
2018-08-28
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0153-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.