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Drug recall · FDA · Published August 29, 2019

Johnson Matthey Inc. recalls Fentanyl Citrate Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, Johnson Matthey Pharmaceutical Materials 2003 Nolte Drive, West

Johnson Matthey recalls Fentanyl Citrate Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient due to potential glass contamination from cGMP deviations. Affected lots expire Feb 2023.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-1880-2019DrugJohnson Matthey ›
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Recalling firmJohnson Matthey Inc.2003 Nolte Dr · West Deptford, NJ 08066-1727
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What happened, in plain English

Johnson Matthey is recalling Fentanyl Citrate Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient because of potential glass contamination during manufacturing. This could affect drug safety if the contamination occurs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/38063-johnson-matthey-fentanyl-citrate-apg-recall-potential-glass-contamination-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/38063-johnson-matthey-fentanyl-citrate-apg-recall-potential-glass-contamination-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1880-2019

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“Johnson Matthey Fentanyl Citrate APG Recall: Potential Glass Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/38063-johnson-matthey-fentanyl-citrate-apg-recall-potential-glass-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-1880-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1880-2019%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The recall is due to potential glass contamination in the manufacturing process, which could occur during the production of the Fentanyl Citrate Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient. This contamination might lead to unsafe drug products if not properly detected.

Who’s affected

Pharmacies and manufacturers using the recalled Fentanyl Citrate Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient for drug production are likely affected. Those handling the specific lots with lot numbers B0030-180101 or B0030-180102 are at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for lot numbers B0030-180101 or B0030-180102 on the Fentanyl Citrate Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient. The product was manufactured by Johnson Matthey Inc. and expires February 2023.

  • Brand
    Johnson Matthey
  • Category
    Drug
FDA recall event · 3 products

All 3 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
    Nationwide within the United States
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
D-1880-2019Fentanyl Citrate Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, Johnson Matthey Pharmaceutical Materials 2003 Nolte Drive, West Deptford, NJ 08066-1742 (856) 384-7001.; Lot #: B0030-180101, B0030-180102, Exp. Feb 202352882.23 grams
D-1881-2019Cisplatin Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, Johnson Matthey Pharmaceutical Materials 2003 Nolte Drive, West Deptford, NJ 08066-1742 (856) 384-7001; Lot #: B0101-161102, Exp. Dec 202126625 grams
D-1882-2019Oxaliplatin Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, Johnson Matthey Pharmaceutical Materials 2003 Nolte Drive, West Deptford, NJ 08066-1742 (856) 384-7001, NDC 49821-0075-XX; Lot #: B0126-170701; B0126-170802; Exp. Sep 2022; B0126-180401, Exp. May 2023; B0126-180702, B0126-180803, Exp. Oct 2023316703.32
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Lot Numbers

    Look for lot numbers B0030-180101 or B0030-180102 on the Fentanyl Citrate Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient.

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Questions people ask

What is the hazard with this product?

The recall is due to potential glass contamination from cGMP deviations during manufacturing.

What should I do if I have this product?

Check the lot numbers on the product; if they are B0030-180101 or B0030-180102, contact Johnson Matthey at (856) 384-7001.

Is there a deadline to act?

The official recall notice does not specify a deadline for action.

Take action

Contact Johnson Matthey

We’ve drafted a message you can send Johnson Matthey to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall D-1880-2019 — Johnson Matthey Johnson Matthey

Hello,

I own a Johnson Matthey that is covered by recall D-1880-2019 from Johnson Matthey.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #D-1880-2019 (August 29, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1880-2019 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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