US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Feb 16, 2015 (12 years ago)

Fentanyl Citrate Inj., USP, CII, 250 mcg/5 mL (50 mcg/mL) (0.05 mg/mL) 25 x 5 mL Single…

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications; 12 month stability testing.

What was recalled

Fentanyl Citrate Inj., USP, CII, 250 mcg/5 mL (50 mcg/mL) (0.05 mg/mL) 25 x 5 mL Single Dose Vials, For Intravenous or Intramuscular Use, Preservative Free, Rx Only, Manufactured by: West-Ward Pharmaceuticals, Eatontown, NJ 07724, NDC 0641-6028-25.

Recalling firm
West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corporation
NDC code
0641-6028-25
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0420-2015

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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