PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

0.4 mcg/mL Sufentanil Citrate and 0.1% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 250 mL in 250 mL Hospira LifeCare Bag, Service Code 2H8577, Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141, NDC 61553-577-50

Reported: July 27, 2016 Initiated: May 5, 2016 #D-1370-2016

Product Description

0.4 mcg/mL Sufentanil Citrate and 0.1% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 250 mL in 250 mL Hospira LifeCare Bag, Service Code 2H8577, Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141, NDC 61553-577-50

Reason for Recall

Presence of Particulate Matter: API contaminated with glass particulate was used to produce sterile injectable drugs.

Details

Recalling Firm
Pharmedium Services, LLC
Units Affected
10 bags
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
Lake Forest, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
0.4 mcg/mL Sufentanil Citrate and 0.1% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 250 mL in 250 mL Hospira LifeCare Bag, Service Code 2H8577, Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141, NDC 61553-577-50. Recalled by Pharmedium Services, LLC. Units affected: 10 bags.
Why was this product recalled?
Presence of Particulate Matter: API contaminated with glass particulate was used to produce sterile injectable drugs.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on July 27, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1370-2016.