Hospira Inc. recalls Bupivacaine HCl Inj., USP, 0.5% (5 mg/mL), 30 mL Single-dose Preservative-Free, For Nerve Block, Caudal, and Epidural An
Recalled September 24, 2014 · FDA recall D-1588-2014 · Hospira
Hazard
Presence of Particulate Matter: A confirmed customer complaint reported the presence of a brown, rust-colored particle embedded at the bottom of the glass vial. · FDA Class II
Units
75,000 vials
Sold at
Nationwide
Description
Presence of Particulate Matter: A confirmed customer complaint reported the presence of a brown, rust-colored particle embedded at the bottom of the glass vial.
Product
Bupivacaine HCl Inj., USP, 0.5% (5 mg/mL), 30 mL Single-dose Preservative-Free, For Nerve Block, Caudal, and Epidural Anesthesia, Not for Spinal Anesthesia, Rx Only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA, NDC 0409-1162-02
Manufacturer(s)
Hospira Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →