FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1446-2020

Product

Fentanyl Citrate Inj., USP 100 mcg Fentanyl/2 mL (50 mcg/mL) 2 mL Single-dose Fliptop Vials, Rx only, Distributed by Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA NDC 0409-9094-12

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
Lots: Tray lot: 13405DK Vial lot: 13-405 DK Exp. 1JUL2021, Tray lot: 17096DK Vial lot: 17-096-DK Exp. 1NOV2021

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; potential loose metal overseal crimp defects.

Recalling firm

Firm
Pfizer Inc.
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
235 E 42nd St, New York, New York 10017-5703

Distribution

Quantity
19,144 vials
Distribution pattern
United States including Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-07-20
FDA classified
2020-08-04
Posted by FDA
2020-08-12
Terminated
2022-12-08
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1446-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Fentanyl Citrate · FDA Drug Recalls