Advanced Pharma Inc. recalls fentanyl Citrate USP 5 mcg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride USP 0.5 mL, 10 mcg per mL prefilled syringe, Rx only, Advanced
Advanced Pharma recalls fentanyl syringes with subpotent drug concentration. This may cause underdosing in medical use. Contact for details.
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Subpotent Drug: final drug concentration is subpotent as compared to the concentration indicated on the label.
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What happened, in plain English
Advanced Pharma is recalling fentanyl syringes that may have lower drug concentration than labeled. This could lead to underdosing during medical use, which is risky for patients needing precise dosing. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/40432-advanced-pharma-fentanyl-syringes-recall-subpotent-drug-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/40432-advanced-pharma-fentanyl-syringes-recall-subpotent-drug-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0889-2018
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“Advanced Pharma Fentanyl Syringes Recall: Subpotent Drug Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/40432-advanced-pharma-fentanyl-syringes-recall-subpotent-drug-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0889-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0889-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The syringes contain less fentanyl than labeled, which could result in underdosing when administered. This is a subpotent drug issue, meaning the concentration is lower than what the label indicates for medical use.
Who’s affected
Patients prescribed fentanyl for medical use who received this specific syringe. Healthcare providers using the syringes for injections are at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for syringes labeled 'fentanyl Citrate USP 5 mcg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride USP 0.5 mL, 10 mcg per mL'. The lot number starts with 6/12/18 0432 149-21072S and expires by 9/10/18.
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What to do — step by step
Check Syringe Label
Verify the product name and lot number as listed in the recall notice.
Questions people ask
Why is this syringe being recalled?
The syringes have a subpotent drug concentration, meaning they contain less fentanyl than labeled, which could lead to underdosing in medical use.
How can I tell if I have the recalled syringe?
Check for the lot number starting with 6/12/18 0432 149-21072S and expiration date 9/10/18 on the syringe label.
What should I do if I have this syringe?
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so contact Advanced Pharma directly for guidance.
Contact Advanced Pharma
We’ve drafted a message you can send Advanced Pharma to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0889-2018 — Advanced Pharma Advanced Pharma Hello, I own a Advanced Pharma that is covered by recall D-0889-2018 from Advanced Pharma. 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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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-0889-2018 (June 20, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0889-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official FDA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.