FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1404-2016

Product

2.5 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.0625% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 100 mL in 100 mL Yellow Smiths Medical Cassette, Service Code 2K8892, Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141, NDC 61553-882-48

Affected lot / code info
Service Code 2K8892 , Lot Number 160560168M , Exp. Date 5/17/2016 ; Service Code 2K8892 , Lot Number 160810001M , Exp. Date 6/10/2016 ; Service Code 2K8219 , Lot Number 160530297M , Exp. Date 5/23/2016 ;

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
85 Medical Cassettes
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-1404-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.