fentaNYL 500 mcg/250 mL (2 mcg/mL) 0.125% BUPivacaine HCl 312.5 mg/250 mL (1.25 mg/mL) in 0.9% So...
FDA Drug Recall #D-0547-2020 — Class II — November 12, 2019
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | D-0547-2020 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | November 12, 2019 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | QuVa Pharma, Inc. |
| Location | Sugar Land, TX |
| Product Type | Drugs |
Product Description
fentaNYL 500 mcg/250 mL (2 mcg/mL) 0.125% BUPivacaine HCl 312.5 mg/250 mL (1.25 mg/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL Bag, Rx, QuVA Pharma 1075 West Park One Drive, Suite 100 Sugar Land, TX 77478 NDC 70092-1105-37
Reason for Recall
Presence of Particulate matter: manufacturer recalled fentanyl API due to potential for glass particules
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide.
Lot / Code Information
Lots: 10029289 Exp. 11/14/2019 10029841 Exp. 11/19/2019, 10029861 Exp. 11/19/2019, 10029863 Exp. 11/19/2019, 10030008 Exp. 11/24/2019, 10029946 Exp. 11/21/2019, 10030009 Exp. 11/24/2019, 10030010 Exp. 11/24/2019, 10030483 Exp. 11/27/2019, 10030482 Exp. 11/27/2019, , 10030958 Exp. 12/3/2019, , 10030908 Exp. 12/2/2019, 10030430 Exp. 11/26/2019, 10030989 Exp. 12/4/2019, 10030959 Exp. 12/3/2019, 10030907 Exp. 12/2/2019, 10030908 Exp. 12/2/2019, 10031283 Exp. 12/11/2019, 10031345 Exp. 12/12/2019, 10031346 Exp. 12/12/2019, 10031477 Exp. 12/16/2019, 10031433 Exp. 12/15/2019, 10031434 Exp. 12/15/2019, 10031478 Exp. 12/16/2019, 10031568 Exp. 12/18/2019, 10031615 Exp. 12/19/2019, 10031479 Exp. 12/18/2019, 10031568 Exp. 12/18/2019, 10031569 Exp. 12/18/2019, 10031570 Exp. 12/18/2019, 10031642 Exp. 12/20/2019, 10031591 Exp. 12/19/2019, 10031813 Exp. 12/23/2019, 10031814 Exp. 12/23/2019, 10032008 Exp. 12/27/2019, 10032009 Exp. 12/27/2019, 10031759 Exp. 12/26/2019, 10031946 Exp. 12/26/2019, 10031846 Exp. 12/24/2019, 10032250 Exp. 12/30/2019, 10031845 Exp. 12/24/2019, 10031846 Exp. 12/24/2019, 10032366 Exp. 1/1/2020, 10032391 Exp. 1/1/2020, , 10032333 Exp. 12/31/2019, 10032445 Exp. 1/2/2020, 10031760 Exp. 1/7/2020, 10031975 Exp. 12/29/2019, 10031760 Exp. 1/7/2020, 10032533 Exp. 1/7/2020, 10031975 Exp. 12/29/2019, 10031976 Exp. 12/29/2019, 10031977 Exp. 12/29/2019, 10031760 Exp. 1/7/2020, 10032533 Exp. 1/7/2020, 10031976 Exp. 12/29/2019, 10031977 Exp. 12/29/2019, 10032664 Exp. 1/8/2020, 10032665 Exp. 1/8/2020, 10032533 Exp. 1/7/2020, , 10032614 Exp. 1/7/2020, 10032615 Exp. 1/7/2020
Other Recalls from QuVa Pharma, Inc.
| Recall # | Classification | Product | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-0113-2026 | Class II | R.E.C.K. (Ropivacaine HCl, EPINEPHrine, CloNIDi... | Oct 10, 2025 |
| D-0295-2025 | Class II | fentaNYL Citrate PF 200 mcg/100 mL (2 mcg/ml) /... | Mar 6, 2025 |
| D-0296-2025 | Class II | fentaNYL Citrate PF 200 mcg/100 mL (2 mcg/ml) /... | Mar 6, 2025 |
| D-0297-2025 | Class II | fentaNYL Citrate PF 200 mcg/100 mL (2 mcg/ml) /... | Mar 6, 2025 |
| D-1544-2022 | Class III | oxyTOCIN 30 Units/500 mL (0.06 Units/mL) added ... | Sep 20, 2022 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Stop taking the medication and contact your pharmacist or doctor immediately. For Class I recalls, this is urgent. For Class II or III recalls, consult your doctor before stopping — abruptly discontinuing certain medications (blood pressure drugs, antidepressants, diabetes medications) can be more harmful than continuing while arranging a replacement. Check whether the recall applies to your specific lot number and expiration date. Return the product to your pharmacy and report any adverse effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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.