FDAClass IIAugust 22, 2012

Bupivacaine/morphine Sulfate recall: Sterility Concern

BUPIVACAINE/MORPHINE SULFATE, P.F. 2.5MG/10MG/ML INTRATHECAL 40 ML; BUPIVACAINE/MORPHINE SULFATE, P.F. 7.5MG/25MG/ML INTRATHECAL 20 ML…

Why was Bupivacaine/morphine Sulfate 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:N0396140 N0408047 N0390990 N0400772 N0387610 N0391586 N0393141 N0396643 N0398235 N0402376 N0404186 N0409166 N0410206 N0387612 N0394426 N0402375

Product
BUPIVACAINE/MORPHINE SULFATE, P.F. 2.5MG/10MG/ML INTRATHECAL 40 ML; BUPIVACAINE/MORPHINE SULFATE, P.F. 7.5MG/25MG/ML INTRATHECAL 20 ML…
Recalling firm
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
Quantity
16 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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