Pharmedium Services, LLC recalls 5 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.25% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 100 mL in 100 mL Smith…

Recall date

May 5, 2016

Source

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

Recall number

D-1427-2016

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 0.25% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 100 mL in 100 mL Smiths Medical Cassette, Service Code 2T8200, Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141, NDC 61553-200-52