Pharmedium Phenylephrine Injection Recalled for Particulate Matter
Pharmedium Services, LLC is recalling 48 bags of Phenylephrine HCl injection due to the presence of particulate matter, specifically human hair, in the product.
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 minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Pharmedium Services, LLC is recalling 48 bags of Phenylephrine HCl, 60 mg added to 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP. The product is packaged in 250 ml bags and is available by prescription only. The specific lot number is 14317035S, with an expiration date of 02/11/15.
The recall was initiated because the firm manufactured the products using Hospira 0.9% Sodium Chloride, USP injection, which was subsequently recalled due to the presence of particulate matter. The source text identifies this particulate matter as human hair.
The affected product was distributed nationwide. Healthcare providers and patients should discontinue use of the affected lot and contact Pharmedium Services, LLC for further instructions or returns.
The recalled product
- Product
- PHENYLephrine HCl, 60 mg added to 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP (240 mcg per mL), packaged in 250 ml bags, Rx only, PharMEDium Services, LLC, 12620 W. Airport Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77478, NDC# 61553-236-50
- Manufacturer
- Pharmedium Services, LLC
- Category
- Drug — Injection
- Affected units
- 48
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 #: 14317035S
- Exp 02/11/15
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 8 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.
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