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Drug recall · FDA · Published September 26, 2017

Pharmedium Services, LLC recalls Phenylephrine HCL 100 mcg per mL (1 mg/10 mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 10 mL syringes, PharMEDium Services, LLC 913 N

PharMEDium Services recalls phenylephrine HCl 100 mcg/mL syringes due to superpotent drug risk. Affected units have NDC 71019-263-20 and lot 172560019M.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-0221-2018DrugPharMEDium ›
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Recalling firmPharmedium Services, LLC150 N Field Dr Ste 350, N/A · Lake Forest, IL 60045-2506
No email on file for this recall — reach the company by phone or its official page instead.No email on file — write to the address above instead.
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What happened, in plain English

PharMEDium Services recalled phenylephrine HCl 100 mcg/mL syringes because they contain a superpotent drug that could cause serious harm if misused. This recall affects specific syringes sold with the NDC number 71019-263-20 and lot number 172560019M. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/41164-pharmedium-recalls-phenylephrine-syringes-superpotent-drug-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/41164-pharmedium-recalls-phenylephrine-syringes-superpotent-drug-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0221-2018

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“PharMEDium recalls phenylephrine syringes: Superpotent drug risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/41164-pharmedium-recalls-phenylephrine-syringes-superpotent-drug-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0221-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0221-2018%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The product contains phenylephrine HCl at a concentration that is superpotent, meaning it could cause serious harm if not used correctly. This risk is particularly concerning for medical applications where precise dosing is critical.

Who’s affected

People who own or use the recalled phenylephrine syringes with NDC 71019-263-20 and lot 172560019M are affected. Those using the product for medical purposes without proper guidance may be at higher risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the NDC number 71019-263-20 and lot number 172560019M on the syringe packaging. The product was sold by PharMEDium Services, LLC in Cleveland, MS, with an expiration date of 12/13/2017.

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    PharMEDium
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    Drug
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Details

    Look for the NDC number 71019-263-20 and lot number 172560019M on the syringe packaging.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to use?

The recall states the product contains a superpotent drug that could cause serious harm if misused, so it is not safe to use without proper guidance.

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall does not specify a remedy, so there is no action required beyond checking if you have the affected product.

How can I confirm if my product is recalled?

Check for the NDC number 71019-263-20 and lot number 172560019M on the syringe packaging.

Take action

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-0221-2018 — PharMEDium PharMEDium

Hello,

I own a PharMEDium that is covered by recall D-0221-2018 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-0221-2018 (September 26, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0221-2018 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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