Marcaine recall: Particulate Matter
Marcaine (bupivacaine HCl) injection, USP, 0.25%, 30 mL single-dose vials-preservative free, packaged in 10-count vials per carton, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-1559-30.
Why was Marcaine recalled?
Presence of Particulate Matter: Units of this lot may have visible metal particles embedded in the vial and in the solution causing the product to be discolored.
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 25-220-DD, Exp 1JAN2015
- Product
- Marcaine (bupivacaine HCl) injection, USP, 0.25%, 30 mL single-dose vials-preservative free, packaged in 10-count vials per carton, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-1559-30.
- Recalling firm
- Hospira Inc.
- Quantity
- 40,360 vials
- Distribution
- Nationwide
- Recall date
- March 26, 2014
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (drug)