PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

0.2% Ropivacaine HCI (Preservative Free) in 0.9 Sodium Chloride, Epidural, 250 mL Yellow Cassette, Rx only, PharMEDium Serivces, LLC

Reported: February 21, 2018 Initiated: February 5, 2018 #D-0423-2018

Product Description

0.2% Ropivacaine HCI (Preservative Free) in 0.9 Sodium Chloride, Epidural, 250 mL Yellow Cassette, Rx only, PharMEDium Serivces, LLC

Reason for Recall

Lack of assurance of sterility: Three lots were released where there was a failure to follow proper testing and investigation procedures. Product may be out of specification (OOS) for endotoxin.

Details

Recalling Firm
PharMEDium Services, LLC
Units Affected
21 Cassettes
Distribution
Product was distributed to SC, FL, NY, NY,WA
Location
Dayton, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
0.2% Ropivacaine HCI (Preservative Free) in 0.9 Sodium Chloride, Epidural, 250 mL Yellow Cassette, Rx only, PharMEDium Serivces, LLC. Recalled by PharMEDium Services, LLC. Units affected: 21 Cassettes.
Why was this product recalled?
Lack of assurance of sterility: Three lots were released where there was a failure to follow proper testing and investigation procedures. Product may be out of specification (OOS) for endotoxin.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on February 21, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0423-2018.