Pharmedium Services, LLC recalls 5 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.125% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 50 mL in 60 mL BD Syri…

Recall date

May 5, 2016

Source

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

Recall number

D-1426-2016

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 0.125% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 50 mL in 60 mL BD Syringe, Service Code 2T6140 (NDC 61553-140-20) , 60 mL in 60 mL BD Syringe, Service Code 2T6222 (NDC 61553-222-31), Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141