FDAClass IIFebruary 19, 2020

Fentanyl Citrate Inj recall: Sterility Concern

Fentanyl Citrate Inj., USP 100 mcg Fentanyl/2 mL (50 mcg/mL), 2 mL Single-dose Vial, Each Tray contains 25 Vials, Intravenous or Intramuscular Use, Rx only, Distributed by Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 00409-9094-12 (vial), 00409-9094-22 (tray).

Why was Fentanyl Citrate Inj recalled?

Defective Container: confirmed customer reports for vials with loose metal overseal crimp defects, which may result in lack of assurance of sterility.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot #s: 08133DK (tray) 08-133-DK (vial); 08134DK (tray) 08-134-DK (vial), Exp. 2/1/2021.

Product
Fentanyl Citrate Inj., USP 100 mcg Fentanyl/2 mL (50 mcg/mL), 2 mL Single-dose Vial, Each Tray contains 25 Vials, Intravenous or Intramuscular Use, Rx only, Distributed by Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 00409-9094-12 (vial), 00409-9094-22 (tray).
Recalling firm
Pfizer Inc.
Quantity
38,676 trays
Distribution
Nationwide in the U.S. and Puerto Rico
Recall date
February 19, 2020
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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