CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 28 Feb 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate added to 9% Sodium Chloride recalled
Pharmedium Services is recalling Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate added to 9% Sodium Chloride in all strengths, all doses, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 27 Dec 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0463-2018
- FDA event ID
- 78828
- Recalling firm
- Pharmedium Services, Lake Forest, IL
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 27 Dec 2017
- FDA classified
- 20 Feb 2018
- Reported
- 28 Feb 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Drug class
- Injectable & IV Drugs
Timeline
| 27 Dec 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Feb 2018 | Classified by FDA | +55 days |
| 28 Feb 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Lack of sterility assurance.
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride in all strengths, all doses, and all packaging.
Where it was distributed
U.S.A. Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Is Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate added to 9% Sodium Chloride in all strengths, all doses recalled?
Yes. Pharmedium Services recalled Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate added to 9% Sodium Chloride in all strengths, all doses on 27 Dec 2017. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number D-0463-2018.
Why was it recalled?
Lack of sterility assurance.
Which lots are affected?
All lots remaining within expiry.
Where was it sold?
U.S.A. Nationwide
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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