The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0657-2022·Announced 2022-03-23

Hydromorphone HCl 1 mg/mL 250 mL Bags Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance

Family Pharmacy of Statesville is recalling four bags of Hydromorphone HCl 1 mg/mL (250 mL each) distributed in North Carolina due to lack of assurance of sterility. The affected lots have beyond-use dates of October 25–30, 2020.

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 is an FDA Class II recall. Lack of sterility assurance in injectable medications creates a direct risk of infection, which is a serious health hazard. Although no illnesses have been reported in the source text, the hazard nature (injectable contamination risk) and the Class II classification together warrant a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Family Pharmacy of Statesville, Inc. is recalling Hydromorphone HCl 1 mg/mL 250 mL bags (Rx only) because the manufacturer cannot assure sterility of the product. The recall involves four bags with lot numbers 07272020@2, 07302020@1, and 08012020@1, with beyond-use dates of October 25, 28, and 30, 2020, respectively.

The affected product was distributed in North Carolina only. Hydromorphone is a prescription opioid medication. Lack of sterility assurance in injectable medications poses a risk of infection if the product is used.

Patients or healthcare providers in possession of the affected lots should not use this medication and should contact their pharmacy. Patients should consult with their healthcare provider about obtaining a replacement prescription if needed.

The recalled product

Product
Hydromorphone HCl 1 mg/mL 250 mL bags, Rx only, Family Pharmacy of Statesville, Inc.
Manufacturer
Family Pharmacy of Statesville
Hazard
  • sterility-assurance
  • injectable-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 (3)

  • Lot #: 07272020@2 BUD: 10/25/2020
  • 07302020@1 BUD: 10/28/2020
  • 08012020@1 BUD: 10/30/2020

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • NC