FDAClass IIMay 31, 2023

Lidocaine 2% HCl Inj recall: Sterility Concern

Lidocaine 2% HCl Inj, 500mL bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, 6580 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-8091-1, code…

Why was Lidocaine 2% HCl Inj recalled?

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: after an FDA inspection called into question the sterility of the products intended to be sterile.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot # 37-870983, Exp 06/10/2023; 37-879653, 37-879654, Exp 07/16/2023; 37-883186, Exp 07/29/2023; 37-888533, Exp 08/20/2023; 37-893416, Exp 09/09/2023

Product
Lidocaine 2% HCl Inj, 500mL bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, 6580 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-8091-1, code…
Recalling firm
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.
Quantity
1516 bags
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA.
Recall date
May 31, 2023
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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