HYDROmorphone HCl Bupivacaine (Pharmedium) – glass particulate contamination (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.
This AI-generated summary is provided for general informational purposes only and is derived from publicly available recall notices. It supplements but does not replace official agency classifications or safety instructions.
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
20 mcg/mL HYDROmorphone HCl and 0.06% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride; 55 mL in 60 mL Monoject Syringe, Service Code 2T6620, Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141, NDC 61553-620-12
Brand
Pharmedium Services, LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Service Code 2K8157, Lot Number 160420116M, Exp. Date 5/12/2016, Service Code 2K8157, Lot Number 160540135M, Exp. Date 5/24/2016, Service Code 2K8157, Lot Number 160630121M, Exp. Date 6/2/2016, Service Code 2K8157, Lot Number 160730218M, Exp. Date 6/12/2016, Service Code 2K8157, Lot Number 160760126M, Exp. Date 6/14/2016, Service Code 2K8157, Lot Number 160770152M, Exp. Date 6/16/2016, Service Code 2K8157, Lot Number 160810169M, Exp. Date 6/20/2016, Service Code 2K8157, Lot Number 160840206M, Exp. Date 6/23/2016, Service Code 2K8157, Lot Number 160940210M, Exp. Date 7/3/2016, Service Code 2T6620, Lot Number 160900133M, Exp. Date 5/6/2016
Products Sold
Service Code 2K8157 , Lot Number 160420116M , Exp. Date 5/12/2016 ; Service Code 2K8157 , Lot Number 160540135M , Exp. Date 5/24/2016 ; Service Code 2K8157 , Lot Number 160630121M , Exp. Date 6/2/2016 ; Service Code 2K8157 , Lot Number 160730218M , Exp. Date 6/12/2016 ; Service Code 2K8157 , Lot Number 160760126M , Exp. Date 6/14/2016 ; Service Code 2K8157 , Lot Number 160770152M , Exp. Date 6/16/2016 ; Service Code 2K8157 , Lot Number 160810169M , Exp. Date 6/20/2016 ; Service Code 2K8157 , Lot Number 160840206M , Exp. Date 6/23/2016 ; Service Code 2K8157 , Lot Number 160940210M , Exp. Date 7/3/2016 ; Service Code 2T6620 , Lot Number 160900133M , Exp. Date 5/6/2016 ;
Pharmedium Services, LLC is recalling 20 mcg/mL HYDROmorphone HCl and 0.06% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride; 5 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