The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1354-2015·Announced 2015-09-02

PharMEDium Recalls Epinephrine Injection Bags Due to Particulate Matter

PharMEDium Services is recalling 36 bags of Epinephrine HCl injection due to the presence of particulate matter in the solution.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

PharMEDium Services, LLC is recalling 36 bags of EPINEPHrine HCl 1 mg added to 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP (4 mcg per mL). The product is packaged in 250 mL bags and is prescription only. The specific lot number is 15033045S, with an expiration date of 05/03/15.

The recall was initiated because the firm produced products using 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP or 5% Dextrose Injection, USP which were subsequently recalled by the manufacturer due to the presence of particulate matter. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I.

The affected product was distributed nationwide. Consumers and healthcare providers should discontinue use of the recalled product and contact their pharmacist or healthcare provider for a replacement or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
EPINEPHrine HCl 1 mg added to 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP (4 mcg per mL), packaged in 250 mL bags, Rx only, PharMEDium Services, LLC, 12620 W. Airport Blvd #130, Sugar Land, TX 77478, Service Code 2K6244, NDC# 61553-244-61.
Affected units
36

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 #: 15033045S
  • Exp 05/03/15

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Pharmedium Services, LLC 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 6 products in this recall →