The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1480-2015·Announced 2015-09-23

Fentanyl and Bupivacaine Intrathecal Solution Recalled for Sterility Concerns

The Compounding Pharmacy of America is recalling Fentanyl and Bupivacaine Intrathecal Solution due to FDA inspection findings of GMP violations that may impact 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 sterile intrathecal product where sterility assurance is compromised, posing a risk of serious infection or injury.

Plain-English summary

The Compounding Pharmacy of America is recalling Fentanyl 10,000 mcg/ml + Bupivacaine 40 mg/ml Intrathecal Solution, Sterile-Preservative Free. The product is a 44 ml total volume solution manufactured in Knoxville, TN, and was distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated because an FDA inspection identified Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) violations that potentially impact the product's quality and sterility. The agency has classified this as a Class II recall, indicating a situation where use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

All lots distributed between November 2014 and May 2015 are affected. Specific lot codes include 04062015@14 (expiration 7/5/2015) and 05012015@48 (expiration 7/30/2015). Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or their healthcare provider for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Fentanyl 10,000 mcg/ml + Bupivacaine 40 mg/ml Intrathecal Solution, Sterile-Preservative Free, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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 (5)

  • All lots distributed between November 2014 and May 2015
  • 04062015@14
  • 7/5/2015
  • 05012015@48
  • 7/30/2015

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 382 recalled by The Compounding Pharmacy of America 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 382 products in this recall →