PharMEDium Services, LLC recalls HYDROmorphone HCl 0.5 mg per mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 1 mL Total Volume in 3 mL syringe, Rx, PharMEDium Services,
PharMEDium Services recalls specific hydro morphine syringes due to potential superpotent and subpotent risks. Affected lots expire by June 2018. Consumers should check lot numbers.
Recall notice
Superpotent and Subpotent
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What happened, in plain English
PharMEDium Services recalled certain hydro morphine syringes because they may have superpotent or subpotent risks. This could lead to incorrect dosing if used without proper medical supervision. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/40499-pharmedium-recalls-hydro-morphine-syringes-with-superpotent-and-subpotent-risks.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/40499-pharmedium-recalls-hydro-morphine-syringes-with-superpotent-and-subpotent-risks · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0854-2018
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“PharMEDium recalls hydro morphine syringes with superpotent and subpotent risks.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/40499-pharmedium-recalls-hydro-morphine-syringes-with-superpotent-and-subpotent-risks. Based on FDA recall #D-0854-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0854-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The syringes may contain hydro morphine at levels that are too strong or too weak for safe medical use. This could cause incorrect dosing if the medication is not properly measured or administered.
Who’s affected
People who have the specific lot numbers listed (180820005D, 180990007D, 181000020D) and are using these syringes for medical purposes. Those with higher doses or sensitive medical conditions may be at greater risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the lot number on the syringe: 180820005D, 180990007D, or 181000020D. These syringes were sold with expiration dates of June 2018 or earlier.
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What to do — step by step
Check Lot Number
Look for the lot numbers 180820005D, 180990007D, or 181000020D on the syringe.
Questions people ask
What is the hazard with these syringes?
The syringes may have superpotent or subpotent hydro morphine levels, which could lead to incorrect dosing if not properly measured.
How do I know if I have the recalled syringes?
Check the lot number on the syringe: 180820005D, 180990007D, or 181000020D.
What should I do if I have the recalled syringes?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact PharMEDium Services for guidance.
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-0854-2018 — PharMEDium PharMEDium Hello, I own a PharMEDium that is covered by recall D-0854-2018 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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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-0854-2018 (June 5, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0854-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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