Involves a pre-filled syringe with the following product info.Medication: hydromorphone hcl 0.5 mg/0.5 ml, 0.5 ml pre-filled syringe with luer lock.Mfr: hospira, inc., ndc # (b)(4), lot # 46540ll.Expiration date: october 10, 2016.While attempting to administer this medicine the plunger would not advance.There was extreme resistance at the plunger making the administration of this narcotic medication unsafe as it would require an extremely forceful "push" which would deliver the entire dose instantaneously.Pharmacist was called to bedside and allowed to witness this incident.Dates of use: (b)(6) 2015.
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