Class II · Moderate risk
fentaNYL Citrate
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: Complaint received on 08/31/2026 regarding the discrepancy of the IV bag expiry (07/31/2026 and 11/30/2026) and the product expiry (12/09/2026).
Fentanyl Citrate Injection
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Fliptop vial crimps are loose or missing.
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
Fentanyl Citrate Injection, USP, 2500 mcg Fentanyl/50 mL, C-II, (50 mcg/mL), 50 mL Single-dose Fliptop Vial, Rx only. Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 0409-9094-61.
Affected NDC
0409-9094-61
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Drug: Fentanyl
Product details
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fentanyl Citrate NDC 00409-9094 |
50 ug/mL | Injection, Solution Intramuscular|intravenous |
Hospira, Inc. | Rx · CII |
- Recalling firm
- Hospira Inc.
- Origin
- IL, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1433-201 · 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 II · Moderate risk
fentaNYL Citrate Injectable Solution in 0.9% Sodium Chloride
cGMP deviations.
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fentaNYL Citrate Injectable Solution
cGMP deviations.
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Class I · High risk
Infant 25% DEXTROSE Injection
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Class II · Moderate risk
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Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Complaints of broken tips on the ampules.
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Discoloration: Firm received complaints of product discoloration and particulates.
Class III · Low risk
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Failed Stability Specifications: The recalled lots did not meet the specification for color and pH throughout shelf life.
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