Fentanyl Citrate Bupivacaine Medium Dose (Pharmedium) – Glass Particulate (2016)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
2 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.16% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 100 mL in 150 mL Baxter Intravia Bag, Service Code 2K8102, Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141, NDC 61553-102-48
Brand
Pharmedium Services, LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Number 160380168M, Exp. Date 5/8/2016, Lot Number 160410137M, Exp. Date 5/11/2016, Lot Number 160460150M, Exp. Date 5/16/2016, Lot Number 160530279M, Exp. Date 5/23/2016, Lot Number 160590185M, Exp. Date 5/29/2016, Lot Number 160630160M, Exp. Date 6/2/2016, Lot Number 160680179M, Exp. Date 6/7/2016, Lot Number 160730238M, Exp. Date 6/12/2016, Lot Number 160840215M, Exp. Date 6/23/2016, Lot Number 160880193M, Exp. Date 6/27/2016, Lot Number 160890187M, Exp. Date 6/28/2016
Products Sold
Lot Number 160380168M , Exp. Date 5/8/2016 ; Lot Number 160410137M , Exp. Date 5/11/2016 ; Lot Number 160460150M , Exp. Date 5/16/2016 ; Lot Number 160530279M , Exp. Date 5/23/2016 ; Lot Number 160590185M , Exp. Date 5/29/2016 ; Lot Number 160630160M , Exp. Date 6/2/2016 ; Lot Number 160680179M , Exp. Date 6/7/2016 ; Lot Number 160730238M , Exp. Date 6/12/2016 ; Lot Number 160840215M , Exp. Date 6/23/2016 ; Lot Number 160880193M , Exp. Date 6/27/2016 ; Lot Number 160890187M , Exp. Date 6/28/2016 ;
Pharmedium Services, LLC is recalling 2 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.16% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 10 due to Presence of Particulate Matter: API contaminated with glass particulate was used to produce sterile injectable drugs.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Presence of Particulate Matter: API contaminated with glass particulate was used to produce sterile injectable drugs.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026