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FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

3 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.125% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride; 100 mL in 100 mL Yellow Smiths Medical Cassette, Service Code 2K8837 (NDC 61553-837-48), Service Code 2K8906 (NDC 61553-906-48), Service Code 2K8963 (NDC 61553-963-48), Service Code 2K8976 (NDC 61553-976-48), Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141

Reported: July 27, 2016 Initiated: May 5, 2016 #D-1416-2016

Product Description

3 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.125% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride; 100 mL in 100 mL Yellow Smiths Medical Cassette, Service Code 2K8837 (NDC 61553-837-48), Service Code 2K8906 (NDC 61553-906-48), Service Code 2K8963 (NDC 61553-963-48), Service Code 2K8976 (NDC 61553-976-48), 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
5,727 Medical Cassettes
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
Lake Forest, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
3 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.125% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride; 100 mL in 100 mL Yellow Smiths Medical Cassette, Service Code 2K8837 (NDC 61553-837-48), Service Code 2K8906 (NDC 61553-906-48), Service Code 2K8963 (NDC 61553-963-48), Service Code 2K8976 (NDC 61553-976-48), Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141. Recalled by Pharmedium Services, LLC. Units affected: 5,727 Medical Cassettes.
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-1416-2016.