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Reported: July 27, 2016 Initiated: May 5, 2016 #D-1395-2016 43,589 bags units

Pharmedium Services, LLC issued this FDA Drug recall on July 27, 2016. Classified as Moderate severity (Class II). Approximately 43,589 bags units are affected. The recall was issued because: Presence of Particulate Matter: API contaminated with glass particulate was used to produce sterile injectable drugs.. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-1395-2016) was formally reported on July 27, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 5, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Pharmedium Services, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Lake Forest, IL. Federal records indicate 43,589 bags units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: Presence of Particulate Matter: API contaminated with glass particulate was used to produce sterile injectable drugs. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 10 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Moderate

Units Affected

43,589 bags

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product Description

2 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.1% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Service Code 2C8201 , NDC 61553-201-58 , 200 ml in 250 ml Cormix Bag ; Service Code 2H8131 , NDC 61553-131-50 , 250 ml in 250 ml Hospira LifeCare Bag ; Service Code 2H8201 , NDC 61553-201-54 , 200 ml in 250 ml Hospira LifeCare Bag ; Service Code 2K8122 , NDC 61553-122-48 , 100 ml in 100 ml Baxter APII Bag ; Service Code 2K8123 , NDC 61553-123-48 , 100 ml in 150 ml Baxter Intravia Bag ; Service Code 2K8131 , NDC 61553-131-02 , 250 ml in 250 ml Baxter Intravia Bag ; Service Code 2K8201 , NDC 61553-201-37 , 200 ml in 250 ml Baxter Intravia Bag ; Service Code 2K8442 , NDC 61553-442-30 , 125 ml in 150 ml Baxter Intravia Bag ; Service Code 2K8490 , NDC 61553-490-47150 ml in 150 ml Baxter Intravia Bag, 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.

Details

Recalling Firm
Pharmedium Services, LLC
Units Affected
43,589 bags
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
Lake Forest, IL

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number D-1395-2016
Date reported July 27, 2016
Date initiated May 5, 2016
Recalling firm Pharmedium Services, LLC
Units affected 43,589 bags
Distribution Nationwide

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

43,589 bags units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units)
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
2 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.1% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Service Code 2C8201 , NDC 61553-201-58 , 200 ml in 250 ml Cormix Bag ; Service Code 2H8131 , NDC 61553-131-50 , 250 ml in 250 ml Hospira LifeCare Bag ; Service Code 2H8201 , NDC 61553-201-54 , 200 ml in 250 ml Hospira LifeCare Bag ; Service Code 2K8122 , NDC 61553-122-48 , 100 ml in 100 ml Baxter APII Bag ; Service Code 2K8123 , NDC 61553-123-48 , 100 ml in 150 ml Baxter Intravia Bag ; Service Code 2K8131 , NDC 61553-131-02 , 250 ml in 250 ml Baxter Intravia Bag ; Service Code 2K8201 , NDC 61553-201-37 , 200 ml in 250 ml Baxter Intravia Bag ; Service Code 2K8442 , NDC 61553-442-30 , 125 ml in 150 ml Baxter Intravia Bag ; Service Code 2K8490 , NDC 61553-490-47150 ml in 150 ml Baxter Intravia Bag, Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141. Recalled by Pharmedium Services, LLC. Units affected: 43,589 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-1395-2016.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-1395-2016) against your product. Visit the official FDA Drug website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. This recall is classified as moderate severity, indicating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

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  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
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  • Source: USDA FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat, poultry, and egg product recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

All federal data sources used on this page

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).