FDAClass IIAugust 22, 2012

Bupivacaine/hydromorphone recall: Sterility Concern

BUPIVACAINE/HYDROMORPHONE, P.F. 15MG/40MG/ML INTRATHECAL 40 ML; BUPIVACAINE/HYDROMORPHONE, P.F. 22MG/30MG/ML INTRATHECAL 40 ML…

Why was Bupivacaine/hydromorphone recalled?

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012 because FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.

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?

Rx #'s:N0408787 N0390587 N0391850 N0397485 N0403240 N0387609 N0393487 N0393643 N0403803 N0388585 N0393489 N0401153 N0387605 N0405433 N0408195

Product
BUPIVACAINE/HYDROMORPHONE, P.F. 15MG/40MG/ML INTRATHECAL 40 ML; BUPIVACAINE/HYDROMORPHONE, P.F. 22MG/30MG/ML INTRATHECAL 40 ML…
Recalling firm
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
Quantity
15 units
Distribution
Nationwide, Bahamas, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Grand Cayman, Guatemala, Poland, Santo Domingo, Venezuela, and West Indies
Recall date
August 22, 2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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