Marcaine recall: Particulate Matter
Marcaine (bupivacaine HCl) injection, USP, 0.25%, Preservative-Free, 10 mL (25 mg) Single-dose Vial, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045…
Why was Marcaine recalled?
Presence of Particulate Matter: Confirmed customer complaint of discolored solution with visible metal particles embedded in the glass vial and visible in the solution.
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 #: 34-440-DD, Exp 10/15
- Product
- Marcaine (bupivacaine HCl) injection, USP, 0.25%, Preservative-Free, 10 mL (25 mg) Single-dose Vial, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045…
- Recalling firm
- Hospira Inc.
- Quantity
- 85,680 vials
- Distribution
- Nationwide.
- Recall date
- June 11, 2014
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (drug)