The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0911-2018·Announced 2018-07-11

Fagron Recalls Neostigmine Methylsulfate Syringes Due to Labeling Error

Fagron Compounding Services is recalling 390 prefilled syringes of Neostigmine Methylsulfate Injection Solution because some may be incorrectly labeled with the wrong strength.

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: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 according to the rubric, as it poses a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Fagron Compounding Services LLC dba Fagron Sterile Services is recalling 390 prefilled syringes of Neostigmine Methylsulfate Injection Solution, 3 mg per 3 mL, 1 mg per mL, 3 mL prefilled syringe, 5 syringes per package, Rx only. The product is identified by NDC 71266-2003-01, Lot # C274-000004678, and a Beyond Use Date of 09/20/18.

The recall was initiated due to a labeling error where syringes of Neostigmine Methylsulfate 1 mg per mL, 5 mg per 5 mL may be incorrectly labeled as Neostigmine Methylsulfate 1 mg per mL, 3 mg per 3 mL. This discrepancy in the declared strength on the label could lead to medication administration errors.

The affected product was distributed nationwide in the USA. Healthcare providers and patients should verify the labeling on their Neostigmine Methylsulfate syringes against the specific lot and NDC numbers provided. If the product matches the recalled description, it should be returned to the pharmacy or manufacturer for disposal or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Neostigmine Methylsulfate Injection Solution, 3 mg per 3 mL, 1 mg per mL, 3 mL prefilled syringe, 5 syringes per package, Rx only, Fagron Sterile Services, ICB Laboratories, 8710 E 34th St. N., Wichita, KS 67205, NDC 71266-2003-01.
Affected units
390

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 (2)

  • Lot #: C274-000004678
  • BUD: 09/20/18

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Fagron Compounding Services LLC dba Fagron Sterile Services under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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