US Drug Recall Register
Class I · High risk Ongoing Initiated Aug 4, 2016 (10 years ago)

Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Inj., USP (2.5 mg/mL) 0.25%, packaged in 30 mL Single-dose…

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Presence of particulate matter: Confirmed customer report for the presence of particulate matter within a single vial.

What was recalled

Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Inj., USP (2.5 mg/mL) 0.25%, packaged in 30 mL Single-dose Preservative-Free vials, Rx Only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-1159-02

Recalling firm
Hospira Inc., A Pfizer Company
NDC code
0409-1159-02
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0218-2017

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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