FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1398-2016

Product

2 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.16% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 100 mL in 150 mL Baxter Intravia Bag, Service Code 2K8102, Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141, NDC 61553-102-48

Affected lot / code info
Lot Number 160380168M , Exp. Date 5/8/2016 ; Lot Number 160410137M , Exp. Date 5/11/2016 ; Lot Number 160460150M , Exp. Date 5/16/2016 ; Lot Number 160530279M , Exp. Date 5/23/2016 ; Lot Number 160590185M , Exp. Date 5/29/2016 ; Lot Number 160630160M , Exp. Date 6/2/2016 ; Lot Number 160680179M , Exp. Date 6/7/2016 ; Lot Number 160730238M , Exp. Date 6/12/2016 ; Lot Number 160840215M , Exp. Date 6/23/2016 ; Lot Number 160880193M , Exp. Date 6/27/2016 ; Lot Number 160890187M , Exp. Date 6/28/2016 ;

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: API contaminated with glass particulate was used to produce sterile injectable drugs.

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
940 bags
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-05-05
FDA classified
2016-07-16
Posted by FDA
2016-07-27
Terminated
2018-03-06
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1398-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.