PharMedium Services Recalls IV Succinylcholine Chloride Injection Due to Sterility Risk
PharMedium Services recalls specific lots of IV succinylcholine chloride injection due to lack of sterility assurance from manufacturing media fill failure.
Recall notice
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; media fill failure at manufacturer
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What happened, in plain English
PharMedium Services has recalled certain lots of succinylcholine chloride injection for IV use because the product may not be sterile. This could lead to infections if used improperly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/41522-pharmedium-services-recalls-iv-succinylcholine-chloride-injection-due-to-sterility.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/41522-pharmedium-services-recalls-iv-succinylcholine-chloride-injection-due-to-sterility · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0985-2017
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“PharMedium Services Recalls IV Succinylcholine Chloride Injection Due to Sterility Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/41522-pharmedium-services-recalls-iv-succinylcholine-chloride-injection-due-to-sterility. Based on FDA recall #D-0985-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0985-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product was manufactured with a media fill failure, meaning it may not be sterile. Using non-sterile injectable drugs can cause serious infections or other health issues.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals using this medication for IV injections are affected. Patients receiving the medication under medical supervision are at risk if the recalled product is used.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the product label for the NDC code 61553-364-65 and specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice. The product comes in 10 mL vials with a BD syringe for IV use.
- Brand
PharMedium Services- Category
Drug
All 13 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
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots |
|---|---|
| D-0985-2017 | Succinylcholine Chloride Injection (Preserved) 20 mg per mL, 200 mg per 10 mL, 10 mL Total Volume in BD Syringe, For IV Use, PharMedium Services, LLC, Cleveland, MS --- NDC 61553-364-65; Lots: 171390026D Exp. 08/20/2017; 171370064D Exp. 8/16/2017; 171390027D Exp. 8/20/2017; 171420074D Exp. 8/21/2017; 171430062D Exp. 8/22/2017; 171440058D Exp. 8/23/2017; 171450001D Exp. 8/23/2017; 171450002D Exp. 8/23/2017; 171450056D Exp. 08/24/2017 |
| D-0986-2017 | Potassium PHOSphate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 10 mMol in a) 100 mL in 150 mL Intravia Bag (NDC 61553-288-48) Service Code: 2K5288, and b) 250 mL in 250 mL Intravia Bag (NDC 61553-281-11) Service Code: 2K5281, Rx Only, PharMEDium Services, LLC 12620 W. Airport Blvd #130 Sugar Land, TX 77478 800-523-7749; Lots: a) 171280006S Exp. 8/6/2017; 171280125S Exp. 8/7/2017; 171290006S Exp. 8/7/2017; 171290028D Exp. 8/8/2017; 171360002S Exp. 8/15/2017; b) 171280011S Exp. 8/7/2017 |
| D-0987-2017 | Potassium PHOSphate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 15 mMol in a) 100 mL in 150 mL Intravia Bag Service Code 2K5295 NDC# 61553-295-48; b) 150 mL in 150 mL Intravia Bag Service Code 2K5292 NDC# 61553-292-01; c) 250 mL in 250 mL Intravia Bag Service Code 2K5282 NDC# 61553-282-11; d) 250 mL in 250 mL Intravia Bag with Additive Cap Service Code 2K5291 NDC# 61553-291-11, Rx Only PharMEDium Services, LLC 12620 W. Airport Blvd #130 Sugar Land, TX 77478 800-523-7749; Lots: a) 171320006S Exp. 8/13/2017, 171320014D Exp. 8/13/2017,171360020D Exp. 8/15/2017, 171520063D Exp. 8/31/2017; b) 171280054D Exp. 8/7/2017, 171320002D Exp. 8/10/2017, 171370005S Exp. 8/15/2017, 171440016D Exp. 8/23/2017, 171450012D Exp. 8/24/2017, 171510059D Exp. 8/30/2017, 171560027D Exp. 9/4/2017; c) 171170014S Exp. 7/27/2017, 171210127S Exp. 7/31/2017, 171230071D Exp. 8/2/2017, 171240002D Exp. 8/3/2017, 171240004D Exp. 8/3/2017, 171240191S Exp. 8/3/2017, 171280041D Exp. 8/7/2017, 171290077D Exp. 8/8/2017, 171300076D Exp. 8/9/2017, 171310058D Exp. 8/10/2017, 171320059D Exp. 8/13/2017, 171320190S Exp. 8/13/2017, 171360062D Exp. 8/15/2017, 171360068D Exp. 8/15/2017, 171380076D Exp. 8/17/2017, 171390064D Exp. 8/20/2017, 171390065D Exp. 8/20/2017, 171500064D Exp. 8/29/2017, 171530101S Exp. 9/3/2017, 171570058D Exp. 9/5/2017; d) 171210005S Exp. 7/30/2017, 171230008D Exp. 8/2/2017, 171500072D Exp. 8/29/2017, 171560028D Exp. 9/4/2017 |
| D-0988-2017 | Potassium PHOSphate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 20 mMol in 100 mL in 150 mL Intravia Bag, Rx Only, PharMEDium Services, LLC 12620 W. Airport Blvd #130 Sugar Land, TX 77478 800-523-7749 Service Code 2K5287 NDC# 61553-287-48; Lot: 171320001D, 8/10/2017 |
| D-0989-2017 | Potassium PHOSphate in 5% Dextrose Injection, 30 mMol 500 mL in 500 mL Intravia Bag, Rx Only, PharMEDium Services, LLC 12620 W. Airport Blvd #130 Sugar Land, TX 77478 800-523-7749 Service Code 2K5283 NDC# 61553-283-03; Lot: 171350099S, 8/14/2017 |
| D-0990-2017 | Potassium PHOSphate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 40 mMol in 250 mL in 250 mL Intravia Bag, Rx Only, PharMEDium Services, LLC 12620 W. Airport Blvd #130 Sugar Land, TX 77478 800-523-7749 Service Code 2K5301 NDC# 61553-301-11; Lots: 171220007S Exp. 7/31/2017, 171280129S Exp. 8/7/2017, 171320112S Exp. 8/13/2017, 171590010S Exp. 9/7/2017 |
| D-0991-2017 | Potassium PHOSphate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 7 mMol in 100 mL in 150 mL Intravia Bag, Rx Only, PharMEDium Services, LLC 12620 W. Airport Blvd #130 Sugar Land, TX 77478 800-523-7749 Service Code 2K5284 NDC# 61553-284-48; Lots: 171220061D Exp. 8/1/2017, 171250023D Exp. 8/6/2017, 171430008D Exp. 8/22/2017, 171450015D Exp. 8/24/2017, 171510062D Exp. 8/30/2017 |
| D-0992-2017 | Potassium PHOSphate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 7.5 mMol in 100 mL in 150 mL Intravia Bag, Rx Only, PharMEDium Services, LLC 12620 W. Airport Blvd #130 Sugar Land, TX 77478 800-523-7749 Service Code 2K5298 NDC# 61553-298-48NDC# 61553-298-48; Lots: 171210102S Exp. 7/31/2017, 171320109S Exp. 8/13/2017, 171560012S Exp. 9/4/2017 |
| D-0993-2017 | Potassium PHOSphate in 5% Dextrose Injection, 7.5 mMol in 100 mL in 150 mL Intravia Bag, Rx Only, PharMEDium Services, LLC 12620 W. Airport Blvd #130 Sugar Land, TX 77478 800-523-7749 Service Code 2K5299 NDC# 61553-299-48; Lot: 171450017D, 8/24/2017 |
| D-0994-2017 | Potassium PHOSphate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 9 mMol in 100 mL in 150 mL Intravia Bag, Rx Only, PharMEDium Services, LLC 12620 W. Airport Blvd #130 Sugar Land, TX 77478 800-523-7749 Service Code 2K5286 NDC# 61553-286-48; Lot: 171520062D, 8/31/2017 |
| D-0995-2017 | Potassium PHOSphate in 5% Dextrose Injection, 9 mMol in 50 mL in 50 mL Intravia Bag, Rx Only, PharMEDium Services, LLC 12620 W. Airport Blvd #130 Sugar Land, TX 77478 800-523-7749 Service Code 2K5310 NDC# 61553-310-41; Lots: 171160002S Exp. 7/26/2017, 171560007S Exp. 9/4/2017 |
| D-0996-2017 | Potassium PHOSphate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 30 mMol in a) 250 mL in 250 mL Intravia Bag Service Code 2K5290 NDC# 61553-290-11, b) 500 mL in 500 mL Intravia Bag Service Code 2K5285 NDC# 61553-285-03, Rx Only, PharMEDium Services, LLC 12620 W. Airport Blvd #130 Sugar Land, TX 77478 800-523-7749; Lots: a) 171180027S Exp. 7/29/2017, 171220058D Exp. 8/1/2017, 171230013S Exp. 8/2/2017, 171360008S Exp. 8/14/2017, 171360019D Exp. 8/15/2017, 171380085D Exp. 8/17/2017, 171430069D Exp. 8/22/2017, 171560025D Exp. 9/4/2017; b) 171240007S Exp. 8/3/2017, 171280055D Exp. 8/7/2017, 171320003D Exp. 8/10/2017, 171320008S Exp. 8/13/2017, 171360005S Exp. 8/14/2017, 171370011S Exp. 8/16/2017, 171380086D Exp. 8/17/2017, 171500071D Exp. 8/29/2017 |
| D-0997-2017 | Potassium PHOSphate in 5% Dextrose Injection, 15 mMol in 250 mL in 250 mL Intravia Bag Service, Rx Only. PharMEDium Services, LLC 12620 W. Airport Blvd #130 Sugar Land, TX 77478 800-523-7749 Service Code 2K5300 NDC# 61553-300-11; Lot: 171420030D, 8/21/2017 |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the NDC code 61553-364-65 and lot numbers 171390026D through 171450056D on the vial.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “Nationwide” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.8 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #D-0985-2017 (June 26, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0985-2017 to see it in context.
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