Severity
Moderate
FDA Drug recall · Reported July 4, 2018
Subpotent Drug: final drug concentration is subpotent as compared to the concentration indicated on the label.
Advanced Pharma Inc. recalled fentanyl Citrate USP 5 mcg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride USP 0.5 mL, 10 mcg per mL prefilled sy… - a moderate-severity action.
fentanyl Citrate USP 5 mcg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride USP 0.5 mL, 10 mcg per mL prefilled sy… was recalled by Advanced Pharma Inc. in July 4, 2018. Reason: Subpotent Drug: final drug concentration is subpotent as compared to the concentration indicated on the label.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0889-2018 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Advanced Pharma Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Subpotent Drug: final drug concentration is subpotent as compared to the concentration indicated on the label..
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0889-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-0889-2018) was formally reported on July 4, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 20, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Advanced Pharma Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Houston, TX. Federal records list the affected scope as 100 syringes.
The documented reason for this recall is: Subpotent Drug: final drug concentration is subpotent as compared to the concentration indicated on the label. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distributed to one medical center in Fort Worth, TX.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 14,287 drugs & medications recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
100 syringes
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
fentanyl Citrate USP 5 mcg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride USP 0.5 mL, 10 mcg per mL prefilled syringe, Rx only, Advanced Pharma an FDA Regulated 503B Outsourcing Facility 9265 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77054, NDC 15082-210-72.
Subpotent Drug: final drug concentration is subpotent as compared to the concentration indicated on the label.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-0889-2018 |
| Date reported | July 4, 2018 |
| Date initiated | June 20, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Advanced Pharma Inc. |
| Firm location | Houston, TX |
| Affected scope | 100 syringes |
| Distribution | Distributed to one medical center in Fort Worth, TX. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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