FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0487-2023

Product

Fentanyl 500mcg (2mcg/mL) and Ropivacaine HCl 250mg (1mg/mL) added to 250mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride, For Epidural Use Only, Rx only, 3801 Mojave Ct. Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202, NDC 71170-950-25

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: AC-016581

Why it was recalled

Lack of assurance of sterility: Suspected microbial growth present on external label packaging.

Recalling firm

Firm
Apollo Care
Notification channel
E-Mail
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
3801 Mojave Ct Ste 101, N/A, Columbia, Missouri 65202-4042

Distribution

Quantity
215 bags
Distribution pattern
MO

Timeline

Recall initiated
2023-02-08
FDA classified
2023-03-24
Posted by FDA
2023-04-05
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0487-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.