Drug recall

Fentanyl Citrate Inj., USP 100 mcg Fentanyl/2 mL (50 mcg/mL), 2 mL Single-dose Vial, Each Tray contains 25…

FDA recall event 84833 · Class II · Pfizer Inc.

Key facts

Event ID 84833
Recall numbers D-0835-2020
Recalling firm Pfizer Inc.
Product type Drugs
Products Fentanyl Citrate Inj., USP 100 mcg Fentanyl/2 mL (50 mcg/mL), 2 mL Single-dose Vial, Each Tray contains 25 Vials, Intravenous or Intramuscular Use, Rx only, Distributed by Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest…
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Voluntary: Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Defective Container: confirmed customer reports for vials with loose metal overseal crimp defects, which may result in lack of assurance of sterility.
Initiation date Feb 3, 2020
Report date Feb 19, 2020
Termination date Sep 29, 2022
City New York
State NY
Country United States
FEI number 2416101

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  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • 10–99 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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