PharMEDium Services, LLC recalls Hydromorphone HCl in 0.9% sodium chloride, 0.5mg per mL, 1 mL in 3mL BD Syringe, PharMEDium 913 N Davis Ave Cleveland,
PharMEDium recalls hydromorphone injection syringes containing sulfite due to incorrect formulation. Affected lots from June 2019 have sulfite, a potential allergen. Consumers should contact the manufacturer for details.
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Incorrect Product Formulation; Firm's customer resource center (CRC) statement indicates that the product is sulfite free, however the product is produced with a raw material that contains sulfite
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What happened, in plain English
PharMEDium is recalling hydromorphone injection syringes that contain sulfite, a potential allergen, due to incorrect formulation. This could cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. The recall affects specific lots produced between June 2019 and July 2019. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/38721-pharmedium-hydromorphone-hcl-syringe-recall-sulfite-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/38721-pharmedium-hydromorphone-hcl-syringe-recall-sulfite-contamination-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1488-2019
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“PharMEDium Hydromorphone HCl Syringe Recall: Sulfite Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/38721-pharmedium-hydromorphone-hcl-syringe-recall-sulfite-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-1488-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1488-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product is formulated with a raw material containing sulfite, despite being labeled sulfite-free. Sulfite is a potential allergen that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, though the risk is low for most people.
Who’s affected
People who have the recalled hydromorphone syringes with sulfite contamination. Those with known sulfite allergies or sensitivities are at higher risk of adverse reactions.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Hydromorphone HCl in 0.9% sodium chloride, 0.5mg per mL, 1 mL in 3mL BD Syringe' with lot numbers listed in the recall (e.g., 190670030D through 191220017D) from June 2019 to July 2019.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Lot Number
Look for the lot numbers listed in the recall (e.g., 190670030D through 191220017D) on the syringe packaging.
Contact Manufacturer
Call PharMEDium at 800-523-7749 to confirm if your syringe is affected and get instructions.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The product contains sulfite, a potential allergen, so it may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. The recall is for specific lots produced between June and July 2019.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Check the lot number on the syringe packaging. If it matches the recalled lots, contact PharMEDium at 800-523-7749 for further instructions.
Are there any risks of serious injury from this product?
The recall indicates a potential allergen risk, but serious injury is not described in the official notice. The risk is low for most people.
Contact PharMEDium
We’ve drafted a message you can send PharMEDium to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1488-2019 — PharMEDium PharMEDium Hello, I own a PharMEDium that is covered by recall D-1488-2019 from PharMEDium. 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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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-1488-2019 (June 7, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1488-2019 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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