Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.75% in 8.25% Dextrose Injection
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Hydromorphone/bupivacaine
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Martin Avenue Pharmacy, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall of all compounded sterile preparations within expiry. The recall is being initiated in connection with a recent FDA inspection due to observations associated with certain quality control procedures that present a risk to sterility assurance.
What was recalled
Hydromorphone/bupivacaine (PF) 0.5 mg/0.2 mg/mL injectable packaged in 30 mL or 60 mL syringes, Martin Avenue Pharmacy, 1247 Rickert Dr, Naperville, IL.
- Recalling firm
- Martin Avenue Pharmacy, Inc.
- Origin
- IL, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0089-2015
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.
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