FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0294-2015

Product

Fentanyl Citrate Injection, USP, 2500 mcg Fentanyl/50 mL, 50 mL Single-dose Flip top Vial (C-II), Rx only, 25 units per box/50 units per case, Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL --- NDC 0409-9094-61

Brand name
Fentanyl Citrate
Generic name
Fentanyl Citrate
Active ingredient
Fentanyl Citrate
Route
Intramuscular, Intravenous
NDCs
0409-9094, 0409-9093
FDA application
NDA019115
Affected lot / code info
Lot 41-099-DK, exp 01MAY2016, NDC 0409-9094-61

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; improperly crimped fliptop vials

Recalling firm

Firm
Hospira Inc.
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
375 N Field Dr, N/A, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-2513

Distribution

Quantity
62,650 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-12-03
FDA classified
2014-12-10
Posted by FDA
2014-12-17
Terminated
2015-10-02
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0294-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.