The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1018-2019·Announced 2019-03-27

Advanced Pharma Recalls Fentanyl Injectable Solution Due to Sterility Concerns

Advanced Pharma Inc. is recalling 180 bags of fentanyl injectable solution nationwide due to a lack of assurance of sterility.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a lack of assurance of sterility in an injectable medication, which poses a significant risk of serious injury or infection.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Pharma Inc. is recalling 180 bags of fentaNYL 2500 mcg/250 mL Injectable Solution, Fentanyl 0.9% Sodium Chloride, QS, Sterile single use bags (NDC: 42852-210-25). The recall is being conducted due to a lack of assurance of sterility.

The affected product is identified by Lot 01/03/19 1645 21025P with an expiration date of 5/3/2019. The product was distributed nationwide.

Healthcare providers and facilities should stop using the affected product and contact Advanced Pharma Inc. at (877) 794-0404 for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
fentaNYL 2500 mcg/250 mL Injectable Solution, Fentanyl 0.9% Sodium Chloride, QS, Sterile single use bags, NDC: 42852-210-25 Avella of Houston 9265 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77054 (877) 794-0404
Affected units
180

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 (1)

  • Lot: 01/03/19 1645 21025P Exp. 5/3/2019

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 19 recalled by Advanced Pharma Inc. 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.

See all 19 products in this recall →