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FDA Drug Critical Class I Terminated

fentaNYL Citrate, Preservative Free, 5 mcg per mL In 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 1 mL Total Volume For IV Use, packaged in a 3 mL syringe, code 2R3479, PharMEDium.

Reported: February 24, 2016 Initiated: January 13, 2015 #D-723-2016

Product Description

fentaNYL Citrate, Preservative Free, 5 mcg per mL In 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 1 mL Total Volume For IV Use, packaged in a 3 mL syringe, code 2R3479, PharMEDium.

Reason for Recall

Subpotent Drug

Details

Recalling Firm
Pharmedium Services, LLC
Units Affected
180 syringes
Distribution
Nine specific hospital pharmacies in VA, IA, WI, CO, CA, PA, and OK.
Location
Lake Forest, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
fentaNYL Citrate, Preservative Free, 5 mcg per mL In 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 1 mL Total Volume For IV Use, packaged in a 3 mL syringe, code 2R3479, PharMEDium.. Recalled by Pharmedium Services, LLC. Units affected: 180 syringes.
Why was this product recalled?
Subpotent Drug
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on February 24, 2016. Severity: Critical. Recall number: D-723-2016.