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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Drug product

Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Inj., USP, 0.5% (5 mg/mL), Preservative-Free, 30 mL Single Use Vials, Rx only. HOSPIRA, INC., LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 USA. NDC: 0409-1162-02.

D-1216-2015

April 23, 2015

Class I

Product summary

Firm
Hospira Inc.
Event
Event 71377
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class I
Quantity
150,950 Vials
Official record key
drug-enforcement:D-1216-2015

Official wording

Reason: Presence of Particulate Matter: Presence of free-floating and embedded iron oxide particles.

Code information: Lot #: 38-515-DK, Expiry: 1 FEB 2016.

Distribution pattern: U.S. Nationwide including Guam.

Derived failure modes

  • Foreign material or chemical contamination

    reason.foreign_material_chemical_contamination · v1.0.0

    Particulate Matter