Independent register of U.S. FDA drug recalls · updated Oct 10, 2026
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Is Fentanyl recalled?

Yes — there is an active recall. 22 ongoing FDA recalls mention Fentanyl (357 total). Check the affected lots below.

Recalls are matched by product description. A recall usually affects specific lots, not every package of Fentanyl. “Active” means an FDA recall is still ongoing; “closed” means it was terminated or completed. Checked against openFDA on Oct 10, 2026.

Fentanyl recalls on record

none so far in 2026; 357 on record, newest first
Class II · Moderate risk

Fentanyl 1

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; FDA inspection identified GMP violations potentially impacting product quality and sterility

Terminated Sterility / contamination The Compounding Pharmacy of America D-1490-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Fentanyl 1

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; FDA inspection identified GMP violations potentially impacting product quality and sterility

Terminated Sterility / contamination The Compounding Pharmacy of America D-1489-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Fentanyl 8

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; FDA inspection identified GMP violations potentially impacting product quality and sterility

Terminated Sterility / contamination The Compounding Pharmacy of America D-1487-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Fentanyl 7

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; FDA inspection identified GMP violations potentially impacting product quality and sterility

Terminated Sterility / contamination The Compounding Pharmacy of America D-1486-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Fentanyl 4

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; FDA inspection identified GMP violations potentially impacting product quality and sterility

Terminated Sterility / contamination The Compounding Pharmacy of America D-1485-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Fentanyl 3

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; FDA inspection identified GMP violations potentially impacting product quality and sterility

Terminated Sterility / contamination The Compounding Pharmacy of America D-1484-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Fentanyl 20

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; FDA inspection identified GMP violations potentially impacting product quality and sterility

Terminated Sterility / contamination The Compounding Pharmacy of America D-1483-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Fentanyl 15

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; FDA inspection identified GMP violations potentially impacting product quality and sterility

Terminated Sterility / contamination The Compounding Pharmacy of America D-1482-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Fentanyl 10

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; FDA inspection identified GMP violations potentially impacting product quality and sterility

Terminated Sterility / contamination The Compounding Pharmacy of America D-1480-2015
Class III · Low risk

Fentanyl Citrate Inj.

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications; 12 month stability testing (Expansion of RES #70548).

Terminated Impurity / degradation West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp. NDC 0641-6028-25 D-1139-2015
Class III · Low risk

Fentanyl Citrate Inj.

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications; 12 month stability testing.

Terminated Impurity / degradation West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corporation NDC 0641-6028-25 D-0420-2015
Class I · High risk

Fentanyl Citrate

Presence of Particulate Matter: The firm manufactured products using Hospira 0.9% Sodium Chloride, USP injection which were subsequently recalled due to the presence of particulate matter (human hair).

Terminated Particulate / foreign matter Pharmedium Services, LLC NDC 61553-107-50 D-1825-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Fentanyl/bupivacaine 3000 mcg/30 mg/mL injectable packaged in 30 mL or 60 mL syringes

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Martin Avenue Pharmacy, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall of all compounded sterile preparations within expiry. The recall is being initiated in connection with a recent FDA inspection due to observations associated with certain quality control procedures that present a risk to sterility assurance.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Martin Avenue Pharmacy, Inc. D-0171-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Fentanyl injectable 6000 mcg/mL packaged in 30 mLor 60 mL syringes

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Martin Avenue Pharmacy, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall of all compounded sterile preparations within expiry. The recall is being initiated in connection with a recent FDA inspection due to observations associated with certain quality control procedures that present a risk to sterility assurance.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Martin Avenue Pharmacy, Inc. D-0081-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Fentanyl injectable 2000 mcg/mL packaged in 30 mL or 60 mL syringes

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Martin Avenue Pharmacy, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall of all compounded sterile preparations within expiry. The recall is being initiated in connection with a recent FDA inspection due to observations associated with certain quality control procedures that present a risk to sterility assurance.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Martin Avenue Pharmacy, Inc. D-0080-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

fentaNYL 5000 mcg/250 mL

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Firm received fentanyl from a supplier who recalled it because fliptop vial crimps were loose or missing.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Healix Infusion Therapy, Inc. NDC 75901-8015-04 D-1555-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

fentaNYL 2750 mcg/55 mL

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Firm received fentanyl from a supplier who recalled it because fliptop vial crimps were loose or missing.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Healix Infusion Therapy, Inc. NDC 75901-8008-33 D-1554-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

fentaNYL 200 mcg/100 mL

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Firm received fentanyl from a supplier who recalled it because fliptop vial crimps were loose or missing.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Healix Infusion Therapy, Inc. NDC 75901-8007-02 D-1553-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

fentaNYL 2500 mcg/250 mL

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Firm received fentanyl from a supplier who recalled it because fliptop vial crimps were loose or missing.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Healix Infusion Therapy, Inc. NDC 75901-8002-04 D-1552-2014