The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0272-2025·Announced 2025-03-19

Injectable Phenylephrine Solution Recalled Due to Particulate Matter Contamination

The FDA is recalling phenylephrine injection solution due to particulate matter contamination. Three lot numbers distributed nationwide are affected.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This product carries an FDA Class I classification, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4. Particulate matter in parenteral pharmaceutical products presents a serious risk to patient safety.

Plain-English summary

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc. is recalling PHENYLephrine added to 0.9% sodium chloride injection (40 mg/250 mL, 160 mcg/mL). The product has been issued a Class I recall due to the presence of particulate matter.

The recall involves three lot numbers: Lot 37-928390 (expiration 03MAR2025), Lot 37-928796 (expiration 09MAR2025), and Lot 37-928839 (expiration 10MAR2025). A total of 1,546 bags were distributed nationwide within the United States.

Particulate matter in parenteral pharmaceutical products is a serious contamination concern. Healthcare facilities that have received affected lot numbers should contact the manufacturer at 855-275-2270 or their facility address (6580 Snowdrift Rd., Ste 100, Allentown, PA 18106) for guidance regarding this recall.

The recalled product

Product
PHENYLephrine added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 40 mg/250 mL* (160 mcg/mL), Rx Only, CAPS, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift Rd., Ste 100, Allentown, PA 18106, 855-275-2270, NDC 71285-6092-1.
Manufacturer
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.
Hazard
  • particulate-matter
  • contamination

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (7)

  • Lot 37-928390
  • Exp Date
  • 03MAR2025
  • Lot 37-928796
  • 09MAR2025
  • Lot 37-928839
  • 10MAR2025

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.