Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Presence of Particulate Matter: API contaminated with glass particulate was used to produce sterile injectable drugs.
4 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.0625% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 250 mL in 250 mL Hospira LifeCare Bag, Service Code 2H8126 (NDC 61553-126-50), Service Code 2K8127 (NDC 61553-127-02, 125 mL in 150 mL Baxter Intravia Bag, Service Code 2K8211 (NDC 61553-211-08), Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141
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.
Reason Presence of Foreign Substance: presence of particles and white flakes in the reconstituted bottles.
Reason shortfill; reports of empty capsules.
Reason Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in products
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
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