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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated May 5, 2016 (10 years ago)

2 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.2% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

2 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.2% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 250 mL in 250 mL Baxter Intravia Bag, Service Code 2K8108, Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141, NDC 61553-108-02

Recalling firm
Pharmedium Services, LLC
NDC code
61553-108-02
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1401-2016

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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