PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Fentanyl Citrate Injection, USP, 100 mcg Fentanyl/ 2mL, Single Dose, 50 mcg/mL, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest IL 60045, NDC 0409-4093-32

Reported: November 30, 2016 Initiated: November 1, 2016 #D-0153-2017

Product Description

Fentanyl Citrate Injection, USP, 100 mcg Fentanyl/ 2mL, Single Dose, 50 mcg/mL, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest IL 60045, NDC 0409-4093-32

Reason for Recall

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Complaints of broken tips on the ampules.

Details

Recalling Firm
Hospira Inc.
Units Affected
797,800 ampules
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
Lake Forest, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Fentanyl Citrate Injection, USP, 100 mcg Fentanyl/ 2mL, Single Dose, 50 mcg/mL, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest IL 60045, NDC 0409-4093-32. Recalled by Hospira Inc.. Units affected: 797,800 ampules.
Why was this product recalled?
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Complaints of broken tips on the ampules.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on November 30, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0153-2017.