PharMEDium Recalls Succinylcholine Chloride IV Syringes Due to Sterility Issues
PharMEDium Services recalls 46 lots of succinylcholine chloride IV syringes due to lack of sterility assurance. Check lot numbers and distribution details.
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Firm is recalling 46 lots of various products because of a lack of sterility assurance.
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What happened, in plain English
PharMEDium Services, LLC is recalling 46 lots of succinylcholine chloride in 5 mL BD syringes because the products lack sterility assurance. The affected units were distributed nationwide in the US. This recall involves Class II classification, indicating a potential for serious adverse health consequences if used. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/37308-pharmedium-recalls-succinylcholine-chloride-iv-syringes-due-to-sterility-issues.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/37308-pharmedium-recalls-succinylcholine-chloride-iv-syringes-due-to-sterility-issues · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1086-2020
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“PharMEDium Recalls Succinylcholine Chloride IV Syringes Due to Sterility Issues.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/37308-pharmedium-recalls-succinylcholine-chloride-iv-syringes-due-to-sterility-issues. Based on FDA recall #D-1086-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1086-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The lack of sterility assurance means the syringes may contain harmful microorganisms. Using a non-sterile injectable medication can lead to serious infections or other adverse health consequences in patients.
Who’s affected
Healthcare providers and facilities that have received or are using succinylcholine chloride IV syringes from PharMEDium Services. Patients receiving intravenous administration of this specific drug are at risk of exposure to non-sterile product.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for succinylcholine Chloride, 20 mg per 5 mL or 100 mg per 5 mL, in 5 mL BD Syringes intended for IV Use. Check the NDC number 71019-341-04 and lot numbers such as 193500014D (expiration 3/16/2020) and 193510018D (expiration 3/17/2020). The manufacturer address is 913 N. Davis Ave, Cleveland, MS.
- Brand
PharMEDium- Category
Drug
All 13 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Distributed Nationwide in the US
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| D-1081-2020 | ePHEDrine Sulfate, 5 mg per mL, 50 mg per 10 mL, In 0.9% Sodium Chloride 10 mL syringe, For IV Use Preservative Free PharMEDium 913 N. Davis Ave. Cleveland, MS NDC 71030-003-12; 193500004D 3/16/2020 193510006D 3/17/2020 193530011D 3/19/2020 193570003D 3/23/2020 | 1075 units |
| D-1082-2020 | nICARdipine HCl (0.1 mg/mL) 1 mg/10mL, in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 10 ml in a 20mL syringe, Rx Only, PharMEDium Services LLC 12620 W. Airport Boulevard #130 Sugar Land, TX 77470. NDC 71019-206-01; 193540006D, Exp 3/22/2020 | 80 units |
| D-1083-2020 | rocuronium Bromide 10 mg per mL 50 mg per 5 mL, 5 mL BD Syringe, For IV Use, PharMEDium 913 N. Davis Ave. Cleveland, MS. Preservative Free, NDC 71019-321-10; 193510017D 3/17/2020 193530001D 3/19/2020 193540002D 3/22/2020 | 4625 units |
| D-1084-2020 | HYDROmorphone in 0.9% Sodium Chloride HCl, 1 mg per mL, For IV Use, 30 mg per 30 mL, 30 mL in a 35 mL Monoject Barrel Syringe, PharMEDium Services LLC 913 M. Davis Ave Cleveland, MS. NDC 61553-166-44; 193510022D 3/17/2020 193510023D 3/17/2020 193580012D 3/25/2020 193600013D 3/26/2020 193640016D 3/30/2020 193530020D 3/19/2020 193540023D 3/22/2020 193540026D 3/22/2020 | 1840 units |
| D-1085-2020 | fentaNYL Citrate 10 mcg per mL, 2,500 mcg per 250 mL, 250 mL in a LifeCare Bag, in Sodium Chloride 0.9%. Rx Only, PharMEDium Services, LLC 913 N. Davis Ave Cleveland, MS 36732 NDC 61553-113-50; 193610002D, Exp 3/29/2020 | 210 units |
| D-1086-2020 | succinylcholine Chloride, 20 mg per 5 mL, 100 mg per 5 mL, 5 mL BD Syringe, For IV Use, PharMEDium 913 N. Davis Ave, Cleveland, MS. NDC 71019-341-04; 193500014D 3/16/2020 193510018D 3/17/2020 | 2475 units |
| D-1087-2020 | rocuronium Bromide, 10 mg per mL, 50 mg per 5 mL, 5 mL BD Syringe, for IV Use, PharMEDium 13N. Davis Ave. Cleveland MS 36732. NDC 71019-321-05; 193500019D 3/16/2020 193510014D 3/17/2020 193520009D 3/18/2020 | 2250 units |
| D-1088-2020 | ePHEDrine Sulfate, 5 mg per mL, 25 mg per 5 mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 5 mL syringe, For IV use, Preservative Free, PharMEDium 913 W Davis Ave Cleveland MS 38732 NDC 71030-003-09; 193500012D, Exp 3/16/2020 | 375 units |
| D-1089-2020 | fentaNYL Citrate 50 mcg per mL, (Preservative Free) Injection, For IV use, 1,500 mcg per 30 mL, 30 mL Total Volume, in a 35 mL Monoject Barrel Syringe, PharMEDium Services, LLC 913 N. Davis Avenue Cleveland, MS 38732. NDC 61553-672-44; 193510008D 3/17/2020 193580004D 3/25/020 | 290 units |
| D-1090-2020 | ePHEDrine Sulfate 5 mg per mL 25 mg per 5 mL, in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 5 mL BD Syringe, For IV Use, Rx Only, PharMEDium 913 N. Davis Ave. Cleveland, MS 98732 NDC 71030-003-02; 193510031D, Exp 3/17/2020 | 1500 units |
| D-1091-2020 | ePHEDrine Sulfate 10 mg per mL 50 mg per 5 mL in 0.9% 5 mL Sodium Chloride 5 mL syringe, For IV Use, Rx Only, PharMEDium 913 N Davis Avenue Cleveland, MS NDC 71030-001-09; 193520006D 3/18/2020 193530009D 3/19/2020 | 900 units |
| D-1092-2020 | fentaNYL Citrate Injection, 50 mcg per mL, 250 mcg per 5 mL 5 mL syringe, For IV Use, Rx Only, PharMEDium Services, LLC 36 Stutte Road Dayton, NJ. NDC 61553-306-33; 193530007D, Exp 3/19/2020 | 75 units |
| D-1093-2020 | fentaNYL Citrate Injection 50 mcg per mL, 100 mcg per 2 mL, 2 mL per syringe, For IV Use, Rx Only, PharMEDium Services, LLC 913 N. Davis Ave Cleveland, MS 05810. NDC 61553-303-28; 193520008D, Exp 3/18/2020 193540005D, Exp 3/22/2020 | 1350 units |
What to do — step by step
Stop using the product
Do not use any succinylcholine chloride IV syringes from the recalled lots due to sterility concerns.
Identify affected lots
Check your inventory for NDC 71019-341-04 and lot numbers including 193500014D and 193510018D.
Contact manufacturer
Reach out to PharMEDium Services, LLC for further instructions on return or disposal since the remedy is not explicitly stated in this record.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “Distributed Nationwide in the US” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 4.9 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Which lot numbers are affected?
46 lots are involved, including those with expiration dates like 3/16/2020 and 3/17/2020 associated with NDC 71019-341-04.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #D-1086-2020 (March 16, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1086-2020 to see it in context.
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