FDAClass IIIJune 24, 2015

Fentanyl Citrate Inj recall: Impurity Out of Spec

Fentanyl Citrate Inj., USP, CII, 250 mcg/5 mL (50 mcg/mL) (0.05 mg/mL), Rx Only, For IV or IM Use Preservative Free, 25 X 5 mL Single Dose Vials per…

Why was Fentanyl Citrate Inj recalled?

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications; 12 month stability testing (Expansion of RES #70548).

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 #: 043410, Exp 04/2015; 053391, Exp 05/2015; 073340, Exp 07/2015; 083330, 083333, 083335, Exp 08/2015; 093319, 093321, 093323, Exp 09/2015; 103316, 103318, Exp 10/2015

Product
Fentanyl Citrate Inj., USP, CII, 250 mcg/5 mL (50 mcg/mL) (0.05 mg/mL), Rx Only, For IV or IM Use Preservative Free, 25 X 5 mL Single Dose Vials per…
Recalling firm
West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
Quantity
14,649 Cartons
Distribution
Nationwide
Recall date
June 24, 2015
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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