Succinylcholine Chloride Injection (PharMedium) – Sterility Concern (2017)
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
Succinylcholine Chloride Injection (Preserved) 20 mg per mL, 200 mg per 10 mL, 10 mL Total Volume in BD Syringe, For IV Use, PharMedium Services, LLC, Cleveland, MS --- NDC 61553-364-65
Brand
PharMedium Services, Llc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lots: 171390026D Exp. 08/20/2017, 171370064D Exp. 8/16/2017, 171390027D Exp. 8/20/2017, 171420074D Exp. 8/21/2017, 171430062D Exp. 8/22/2017, 171440058D Exp. 8/23/2017, 171450001D Exp. 8/23/2017, 171450002D Exp. 8/23/2017, 171450056D Exp. 08/24/2017
Products Sold
Lots: 171390026D Exp. 08/20/2017; 171370064D Exp. 8/16/2017; 171390027D Exp. 8/20/2017; 171420074D Exp. 8/21/2017; 171430062D Exp. 8/22/2017; 171440058D Exp. 8/23/2017; 171450001D Exp. 8/23/2017; 171450002D Exp. 8/23/2017; 171450056D Exp. 08/24/2017
PharMedium Services, Llc is recalling Succinylcholine Chloride Injection (Preserved) 20 mg per mL, 200 mg per 10 mL, 10 mL Total Volume in due to Lack of Assurance of Sterility; media fill failure at manufacturer. 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
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; media fill failure at manufacturer
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