The Recall Desk

Hazard

Overdose recalls

16 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
16
Critical
3
Severe
5
Most recent
2024-07-31

Of the 16 overdose recalls we have scored against our rubric, 3 (19%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 5 (31%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all overdose recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.

A recall can carry multiple tags — a Listeria recall might also be tagged ready-to-eat and undeclared-allergen. Use the full-text search if you want to combine hazard tags with brand or category filters.

1–16 of 16

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2437-2024·2024-07-31

    Perfusor Space Syringe Pump Recalled for Monoject Syringe Incompatibility Risk

    B Braun's Perfusor Space infusion pump may be incompatible with Cardinal Health Monoject syringes affected by manufacturing changes, creating risks of overdose, underdose, and delayed therapy.

    Product
    Brand Name: Perfusor Space Product Name: Perfusor Space Syringe Pump, Non-Wireless Model/Catalog Number: 8713032U Product Description: Perfusor Space Syringe Pump, Non-Wireless, Infusion Pump, 1 each Component: N/A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2435-2024·2024-07-31

    Perfusor Space syringe pump recalled for Cardinal Health syringe incompatibility

    B Braun is recalling Perfusor Space syringe pumps because manufacturing changes to Cardinal Health Monoject syringes may cause incompatibility, resulting in dosing errors or delayed treatment.

    Product
    Brand Name: Perfusor Space Product Name: Perfusor PCA Syringe Pump Model/Catalog Number: 8713080U Product Description: Perfusor¿ Space Syringe Pump, Infusion Pump, 1 each Component: N/A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2434-2024·2024-07-31

    Perfusor Space Syringe Pump Recalled Due to Monoject Syringe Incompatibility

    B Braun Medical's Perfusor Space Syringe Pump may not properly recognize Cardinal Health Monoject syringes due to manufacturing changes, risking medication overdose, underdose, or therapy delays.

    Product
    Brand Name: Perfusor Space Product Name: Perfusor Space Syringe Pump, Wireless Model/Catalog Number: 8713031U Software Version: 8713031U Product Description: Perfusor Space Syringe Pump, Infusion Pump, 1 each Component: N/A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2433-2024·2024-07-31

    Infusion Pump Syringe Compatibility Issue May Cause Overdose or Underdose

    B Braun is recalling Perfusor Space infusion pumps due to syringe compatibility issues with Cardinal Health Monoject syringes. The incompatibility may cause overdose, underdose, therapy delays, and alarm failures.

    Product
    Brand Name: Perfusor Space Product Name: Perfusor Space Infusion Pump System Model/Catalog Number: 8713030U Product Description: Perfusor Space Infusion Pump System, Infusion Pump, 1 each Component: N/A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2436-2024·2024-07-31

    Perfusor Space infusion pump syringe incompatibility may cause dosing error

    B Braun is recalling Perfusor Space infusion pump kits because Cardinal Health Monoject syringes have manufacturing changes that make them incompatible, potentially causing overdose, underdose, or delayed therapy.

    Product
    Brand Name: Perfusor Space Product Name: PERFUSOR SPACE ACM-KIT Model/Catalog Number: 8713040U Product Description: Perfusor Space, Infusion Pump Kit, 1 each Component: N/A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1484-2024·2024-04-17

    Ivenix Infusion System Software Recalled for Potential Dosing Anomalies

    Fresenius Kabi USA is recalling Ivenix Infusion System software version 5.8.0 for anomalies that could cause incorrect medication dosing or therapy delays. The Class I recall affects 17 units across 13 US states.

    Product
    LVP Software of the Ivenix Infusion System (IIS), Version 5.8.0.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    13 states
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0282-2024·2024-02-07

    FDA Recalls Vancomycin IV Bags Due to Dosing System Malfunction

    Denver Solutions is recalling 7,548 IV bags of vancomycin due to a manufacturing system malfunction that can deliver double doses. The product was distributed nationwide.

    Product
    VANCOmycin HCl PF 1.5g added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL IV bag, Item F3208, for IV use only; Leiters 13796 Compark Blvd Englewood, CO 80112; NDC 71449-029-68.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0281-2024·2024-02-07

    Vancomycin IV bags recalled due to filling system malfunction causing double doses

    Denver Solutions is recalling 10,152 Vancomycin IV bags nationwide because a filling system malfunction can deliver double doses of the antibiotic medication.

    Product
    VANCOmycin HCl PF 1.25g added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL IV bag, Item F3206, for IV use only; Leiters 13796 Compark Blvd Englewood, CO 80112; NDC 71449-028-68.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0278-2024·2024-02-07

    FentaNYL Citrate IV Bags Recalled Due to Double-Dose Filling System Malfunction

    FentaNYL citrate intravenous bags are recalled nationwide because a semi-automated filling system can malfunction and deliver double the intended dose. Patients and healthcare providers should immediately quarantine affected lots.

    Product
    FentaNYL citrate PF, 2500 mcg per 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride (10 mcg per mL), Item F3342, for IV use only; Leiters 13796 Compark Blvd Englewood, CO 80112; NDC 71449-072-82.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0280-2024·2024-02-07

    IV Phenylephrine Bags Recalled Due to Potential Double-Dose Delivery System Malfunction

    Denver Solutions is recalling 12,564 bags of PHENYLephrine HCl IV solution nationwide due to a semi-automated filling system malfunction that could dispense double doses to patients.

    Product
    PHENYLephrine HCl 40 mg per 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride (160 mcg per mL), Item F3352, for IV use only; Leiters 13796 Compark Blvd Englewood, CO 80112; NDC 71449-150-82.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0495-2019·2019-02-20

    Tris Pharma Recalls Superpotent Infants' Ibuprofen Suspension

    Tris Pharma is recalling 35,280 bottles of Infants' Ibuprofen due to potential higher-than-labeled ibuprofen concentrations.

    Product
    Infants' Ibuprofen, Concentrated Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, USP, (NSAID), 50 mg per 1.25 mL, Dye Free, Non-staining Berry Flavor, 1 FL OZ (30 mL) bottle, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, UPC 0 50428 39961 3, NDC 50428-1252-4.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1482-2016·2016-09-14

    Amerisource Recalls Mispackaged Amphetamine Tablets Due to Unit Dose Errors

    Amerisource Health Services is recalling 2,276 cartons of 10 mg amphetamine tablets because blister cavities may contain more than one tablet.

    Product
    Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, and Amphetamine Sulfate Tablets (Mixed Salts of a Single Entity Amphetamine Product) CII 10 mg, 30 UD Tablets (5 x 6), Rx, Packaged and Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus,
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1484-2016·2016-09-14

    Amerisource Health Services Recalls Mispackaged Amphetamine Tablets

    Amerisource Health Services is recalling 867 cartons of 20 mg amphetamine tablets due to unit dose blister cavities containing more than one tablet.

    Product
    Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, and Amphetamine Sulfate Tablets (Mixed Salts of a Single Entity Amphetamine Product) CII 20 mg, 30 UD Tablets (5 x 6), Rx, Packaged and Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus,
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1362-2014·2014-06-18

    Pharmakon Recalls Midazolam Syringes Containing Twice Stated Dosage

    Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Midazolam syringes because they contain twice the stated amount of the drug.

    Product
    Midazolam 0.2 mg/2 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride syringes, Total dosage: 0.4 mg per 2 mL, Rx Only, Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 14450 Getz Rd, Noblesville, Indiana, NDC 45183-0014-69.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1419-2012·2012-07-25

    Hospira Recalls Morphine Sulfate Injection Cartridges Due to Overfilling

    Hospira Inc. is recalling Morphine Sulfate Injection cartridges that contain 2.2 mL instead of the labeled 1 mL, posing a risk of overdose.

    Product
    Morphine Sulfate Injection, USP, 4mg/mL, 1 mL fill in 2.5 mL Carpuject Cartridge Unit with Luer Lock, packaged 10 Carpujects/carton, CII, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL ---- NDC 0409-1258-30
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide