Pharmedium Services, LLC recalls 5 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.075% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride; 250 mL in 250 mL Hosp…

Recall date

May 5, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

D-1424-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Pharmedium Services, LLC

Sold / distributed

Nationwide

Why it was recalled

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

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

5 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.075% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride; 250 mL in 250 mL Hospira LifeCare Bag, Service Code 2H8287 (NDC 61553-287-50), 250 mL in 250 mL Baxter Intravia Bag, Service Code 2K8287 (NDC 61553-287-02), Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141