5 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.125% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride ...
FDA Drug Recall #D-1426-2016 — Class II — May 5, 2016
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | D-1426-2016 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | May 5, 2016 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Pharmedium Services, LLC |
| Location | Lake Forest, IL |
| Product Type | Drugs |
| Quantity | 3,927 syringes |
Product Description
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
Reason for Recall
Presence of Particulate Matter: API contaminated with glass particulate was used to produce sterile injectable drugs.
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide
Lot / Code Information
Service Code 2H8139 , Lot Number 160420171M , Exp. Date 5/12/2016 ; Service Code 2H8139 , Lot Number 160460111M , Exp. Date 5/16/2016 ; Service Code 2H8139 , Lot Number 160490001M , Exp. Date 5/18/2016 ; Service Code 2H8139 , Lot Number 160530289M , Exp. Date 5/23/2016 ; Service Code 2H8139 , Lot Number 160560215M , Exp. Date 5/26/2016 ; Service Code 2H8139 , Lot Number 160590055M , Exp. Date 5/29/2016 ; Service Code 2H8139 , Lot Number 160600232M , Exp. Date 5/30/2016 ; Service Code 2H8139 , Lot Number 160610189M , Exp. Date 5/31/2016 ; Service Code 2H8139 , Lot Number 160670159M , Exp. Date 6/6/2016 ; Service Code 2H8139 , Lot Number 160740151M , Exp. Date 6/13/2016 ; Service Code 2H8139 , Lot Number 160770172M , Exp. Date 6/16/2016 ; Service Code 2H8139 , Lot Number 160800069M , Exp. Date 6/18/2016 ; Service Code 2H8139 , Lot Number 160810208M , Exp. Date 6/20/2016 ; Service Code 2H8139 , Lot Number 160900168M , Exp. Date 6/29/2016 ; Service Code 2H8139 , Lot Number 160960158M , Exp. Date 7/5/2016 ; Service Code 2H8139 , Lot Number 161080229M , Exp. Date 7/17/2016 ; Service Code 2H8140 , Lot Number 160450212M , Exp. Date 5/11/2016 ; Service Code 2H8140 , Lot Number 160550237M , Exp. Date 5/21/2016 ; Service Code 2H8140 , Lot Number 160660222M , Exp. Date 6/1/2016 ; Service Code 2H8140 , Lot Number 160670248M , Exp. Date 6/2/2016 ; Service Code 2H8140 , Lot Number 160700215M , Exp. Date 6/5/2016 ; Service Code 2H8140 , Lot Number 160870227M , Exp. Date 6/22/2016 ; Service Code 2H8140 , Lot Number 160880150M , Exp. Date 6/23/2016 ; Service Code 2H8140 , Lot Number 160940208M , Exp. Date 6/29/2016 ; Service Code 2H8140 , Lot Number 161080214M , Exp. Date 7/13/2016 ; Service Code 2K8139 , Lot Number 160450047M , Exp. Date 5/9/2016 ; Service Code 2K8139 , Lot Number 160590188M , Exp. Date 5/23/2016 ; Service Code 2K8139 , Lot Number 160610248M , Exp. Date 5/25/2016 ; Service Code 2K8139 , Lot Number 160730263M , Exp. Date 6/6/2016 ; Service Code 2K8139 , Lot Number 160770133M , Exp. Date 6/10/2016 ; Service Code 2K8139 , Lot Number 160820143M , Exp. Date 6/15/2016 ; Service Code 2K8139 , Lot Number 160880151M , Exp. Date 6/21/2016 ; Service Code 2K8139 , Lot Number 160910235M , Exp. Date 6/24/2016 ; Service Code 2K8247 , Lot Number 160400202M , Exp. Date 5/10/2016 ; Service Code 2K8247 , Lot Number 160460151M , Exp. Date 5/16/2016 ; Service Code 2K8247 , Lot Number 160470188M , Exp. Date 5/17/2016 ; Service Code 2K8247 , Lot Number 160590141M , Exp. Date 5/29/2016 ; Service Code 2K8247 , Lot Number 160620192M , Exp. Date 6/1/2016 ; Service Code 2K8247 , Lot Number 160700158M , Exp. Date 6/9/2016 ; Service Code 2K8247 , Lot Number 160820178M , Exp. Date 6/21/2016 ; Service Code 2K8247 , Lot Number 160840216M , Exp. Date 6/23/2016 ; Service Code 2K8247 , Lot Number 160910142M , Exp. Date 6/30/2016 ; Service Code 2K8247 , Lot Number 160940212M , Exp. Date 7/3/2016 ; Service Code 2K8247 , Lot Number 161080223M , Exp. Date 7/17/2016 ; Service Code 2K8813 , Lot Number 160450175M , Exp. Date 5/6/2016 ; Service Code 2K8813 , Lot Number 160460213M , Exp. Date 5/7/2016 ; Service Code 2K8813 , Lot Number 160480240M , Exp. Date 5/9/2016 ; Service Code 2K8813 , Lot Number 160520185M , Exp. Date 5/13/2016 ; Service Code 2K8813 , Lot Number 160560083M , Exp. Date 5/16/2016 ; Service Code 2K8813 , Lot Number 160630156M , Exp. Date 5/24/2016 ; Service Code 2K8813 , Lot Number 160700166M , Exp. Date 5/31/2016 ; Service Code 2K8813 , Lot Number 160770183M , Exp. Date 6/7/2016 ; Service Code 2K8813 , Lot Number 160830180M , Exp. Date 6/13/2016 ; Service Code 2K8813 , Lot Number 160910180M , Exp. Date 6/21/2016 ; Service Code 2K8875 , Lot Number 160660143M , Exp. Date 5/27/2016 ; Service Code 2K8875 , Lot Number 160770127M , Exp. Date 6/7/2016 ; Service Code 2K8875 , Lot Number 160940123M , Exp. Date 6/24/2016 ; Service Code 2K8876 , Lot Number 160490225M , Exp. Date 5/10/2016 ; Service Code 2K8876 , Lot Number 160540244M , Exp. Date 5/15/2016 ; Service Code 2K8876 , Lot Number 160540245M , Exp. Date 5/15/2016 ; Service Code 2K8876 , Lot Number 160630129M , Exp. Date 5/24/2016 ; Service Code 2K8876 , Lot Number 160700161M , Exp. Date 5/31/2016 ; Service Code 2K8876 , Lot Number 160770137M , Exp. Date 6/7/2016 ; Service Code 2K8876 , Lot Number 160810190M , Exp. Date 6/11/2016 ; Service Code 2K8876 , Lot Number 160830187M , Exp. Date 6/13/2016 ; Service Code 2K8876 , Lot Number 160830188M , Exp. Date 6/13/2016 ; Service Code 2K8876 , Lot Number 160830189M , Exp. Date 6/13/2016 ; Service Code 2K8876 , Lot Number 160910229M , Exp. Date 6/21/2016 ; Service Code 2K8876 , Lot Number 161080079M , Exp. Date 7/7/2016 ; Service Code 2T6140 , Lot Number 160380106M , Exp. Date 5/7/2016 ; Service Code 2T6140 , Lot Number 160460193M , Exp. Date 5/16/2016 ; Service Code 2T6140 , Lot Number 160520182M , Exp. Date 5/22/2016 ; Service Code 2T6140 , Lot Number 160540193M , Exp. Date 5/23/2016 ; Service Code 2T6140 , Lot Number 160560094M , Exp. Date 5/25/2016 ; Service Code 2T6140 , Lot Number 160600050M , Exp. Date 5/29/2016 ; Service Code 2T6140 , Lot Number 160660153M , Exp. Date 6/5/2016 ; Service Code 2T6140 , Lot Number 160950214M , Exp. Date 7/4/2016 ; Service Code 2T6222 , Lot Number 160420160M , Exp. Date 5/11/2016 ; Service Code 2T8875 , Lot Number 160960145M , Exp. Date 5/6/2016 ; Service Code 2T8876 , Lot Number 160960131M , Exp. Date 5/6/2016 ; Service Code 4J8139 , Lot Number 160460122M , Exp. Date 5/10/2016 ; Service Code 4J8139 , Lot Number 160680045M , Exp. Date 5/31/2016 ; Service Code 4J8139 , Lot Number 160810171M , Exp. Date 6/14/2016 ; Service Code 4J8139 , Lot Number 160950057M , Exp. Date 6/27/2016 ;
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Frequently Asked Questions
Injectable drugs and eye drops must be completely free of microbial contamination because they bypass the body's natural defenses. A contaminated injectable can introduce bacteria or fungi directly into the bloodstream, potentially causing sepsis, meningitis, or localized infections — all of which can be life-threatening. Contamination of sterile products almost always results in a Class I recall. If you received an injectable drug from a recalled lot, contact your healthcare provider immediately, even if you feel well, as some infections can have delayed onset.
Not necessarily. Many drug recalls are initiated because of quality system failures or test results that suggest a product might not meet specifications — even if no patients have reported harm. The FDA uses a precautionary approach: if there is reason to believe quality standards were not met, a recall is required regardless of whether adverse effects have been reported. Class I recalls typically involve a reasonable probability of harm; Class II recalls may cause temporary health issues; Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but that still violate regulations.
Pharmacies typically receive recall notices directly from drug wholesalers and manufacturers within days of the recall being announced. Your pharmacist can look up whether any product in your prescription history matches a recalled lot number. For current recalls, the FDA publishes updates at FDA.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts and sends MedWatch email alerts for significant drug safety issues. You can sign up for MedWatch alerts at FDA.gov. Most major pharmacy chains also have their own recall notification systems that automatically alert pharmacists when a recalled product is in their inventory.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this medication if affected by this recall. Contact your pharmacist or prescribing doctor immediately for guidance. Do not flush medications — use a drug take-back program.