Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Xylocaine
Reason Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in products
2% Lidocaine HCl Injection
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Presence of Particulate Matter: identified as glass.
What was recalled
2% Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 100mg/5mL(20mg/mL), Glass ABBOJECT Unit of Use Syringe, packaged as 1 vial and injector per carton, Rx only, Distributed by Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-4903-11
- Recalling firm
- Pfizer Inc.
- NDC code
- 0409-4903-11
- Origin
- NY, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0102-2024
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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Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Xylocaine
Reason Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in products
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Lidocaine HCl Injection
Reason Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in products
Class III · Low risk Ongoing
Lidolog Kit
Reason Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: The label wrap covers the barcode, making it hard to scan
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Lidocaine HCl Injection USP
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
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