Class I · High risk
Morphine Sulfate Injection
Labeling: Label Mixup: MicroVault labeled as Morphine 2 mg/1 mL, contains a Prefilled Syringe of Dilaudid 0.5 mg/0.5 mL.
morphine sulfate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride injectable
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Lack of assurance of sterility: Product bags leaking at seam.
Cause type: Sterility / contamination
A product that must be sterile could not be assured sterile, or was contaminated. A top reason for injectables, eye drops and IV products - loss of sterility assurance can lead to serious infections. All sterility / contamination recalls.
What was recalled
morphine sulfate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride injectable, 1 mg per mL, Total Volume 100 mL, Single Dose Container bag, (Total morphine Dose 100 mg/ 100 mL), Preservative Free (Contains Sulfites), Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 8821 Knoedl Ct, Little Rock, AR 72205, NDC 70004-0100-55
Affected NDC
70004-0100-55
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Drug: Morphine
- Recalling firm
- SCA Pharmaceuticals
- NDC code
- 70004-0100-55
- Origin
- AR, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0871-2017 · FDA notice
Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.
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Class III · Low risk
Morphine Sulfate Oral Solution 100 mg / 5 mL
Correct Labeled Product Mispack-Size stated on carton label did not match the size of the bottle in the carton.
Class II · Moderate risk
Morphine Sulfate 5 mg per 0.25 mL Oral Syringe
Defective Delivery System: Leakage observed after oral solution was repackaged into unit-dose syringes.
Class II · Moderate risk
Morphine Sulfate Extended-Release Tablets
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Class II · Moderate risk
Morphine Sulfate Extended-Release Tablets 30 mg
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification
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