CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 27 Jul 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
4 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.125% Bupivacaine HCl recalled
Pharmedium Services is recalling 4 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.125% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 5 May 2016 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-1420-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74057
- Recalling firm
- Pharmedium Services, Lake Forest, IL
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 5 May 2016
- FDA classified
- 16 Jul 2016
- Reported
- 27 Jul 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Particulate Matter
- Drug class
- Pain Medication
Timeline
| 5 May 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Jul 2016 | Classified by FDA | +72 days |
| 27 Jul 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +11 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Presence of Particulate Matter: API contaminated with glass particulate was used to produce sterile injectable drugs.
Product as listed by the FDA
4 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, flow stop, free-flow protection, Service Code 2T8214, Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141, NDC 61553-214-48
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Presence of Particulate Matter: API contaminated with glass particulate was used to produce sterile injectable drugs.
Which lots are affected?
Service Code 2K8130 , Lot Number 160450167M , Exp. Date 5/9/2016 ; Service Code 2K8130 , Lot Number 160460113M , Exp. Date 5/10/2016 ; Service Code 2K8130 , Lot Number 160490184M , Exp. Date 5/13/2016 ; Service Code 2K8130 , Lot Number 160540122M , Exp. Date 5/17/2016 ; Service Code 2K8130 , Lot Number 160590163M , Exp. Date 5/23/2016 ; Service Code 2K8130 , Lot Number 160610226M , Exp. Date 5/25/2016 ; Service Code 2K8130 , Lot Number 160630185M , Exp. Date 5/27/2016 ; Service Code 2K8130 , Lot Number 160670242M , Exp. Date 5/31/2016 ; Service Code 2K8130 , Lot Number 160680239M , Exp. Date 6/1/2016 ; Service Code 2K8130 , Lot Number 160730147M , Exp. Date 6/6/2016 ; Service Code 2K8130 , Lot Number 160750140M , Exp. Date 6/8/2016 ; Service Code 2K8130 , Lot Number 160770169M , Exp. Date 6/10/2016 ; Service Code 2K8130 , Lot Number 160820223M , Exp. Date 6/15/2016 ; Service Code 2K8130 , Lot Number 160840161M , Exp. Date 6/17/2016 ; Service Code 2K8130 , Lot Number 160850004M , Exp. Date 6/17/2016 ; Service Code 2K8130 , Lot Number 160960163M , Exp. Date 6/29/2016 ; Service Code 2K8214 , Lot Number 160480213M , Exp. Date 5/18/2016 ; Service Code 2K8214 , Lot Number 160490043C , Exp. Date 5/19/2016 ; Service Code 2K8214 , Lot Number 160660037M , Exp. Date 6/4/2016 ; Service Code 2K8214 , Lot Number 160680039M , Exp. Date 6/6/2016 ; Service Code 2K8214 , Lot Number 160700003M , Exp. Date 6/8/2016 ; Service Code 2K8214 , Lot Number 160770051M , Exp. Date 6/15/2016 ; Service Code 2K8214 , Lot Number 160840167M , Exp. Date 6/23/2016 ; Service Code 2K8214 , Lot Number 160900176M , Exp. Date 6/29/2016 ; Service Code 2K9130 , Lot Number 160470154M , Exp. Date 5/17/2016 ; Service Code 2K9130 , Lot Number 160520171M , Exp. Date 5/22/2016 ; Service Code 2K9130 , Lot Number 160670175M , Exp. Date 6/6/2016 ; Service Code 2K9130 , Lot Number 160870068M , Exp. Date 6/25/2016 ; Service Code 2T8214 , Lot Number 160480151M , Exp. Date 5/9/2016 ; Service Code 2T8214 , Lot Number 160490007M , Exp. Date 5/9/2016 ; Service Code 2T8214 , Lot Number 160550162M , Exp. Date 5/16/2016 ; Service Code 2T8214 , Lot Number 160560003M , Exp. Date 5/16/2016 ; Service Code 2T8214 , Lot Number 160600198M , Exp. Date 5/21/2016 ; Service Code 2T8214 , Lot Number 160610004M , Exp. Date 5/21/2016 ; Service Code 2T8214 , Lot Number 160680166M , Exp. Date 5/29/2016 ; Service Code 2T8214 , Lot Number 160740177M , Exp. Date 6/4/2016 ; Service Code 2T8214 , Lot Number 160810191M , Exp. Date 6/11/2016 ; Service Code 2T8214 , Lot Number 160880179M , Exp. Date 6/17/2016 ; Service Code 2T8214 , Lot Number 160910133M , Exp. Date 6/21/2016 ; Service Code 2T8214 , Lot Number 160960150M , Exp. Date 6/26/2016 ;
Where was it sold?
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 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
74 other products · FDA event 74057This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is 2 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.16% Bupivacaine HCl recalled.
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