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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Drug product

Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 2%, 20 mg per mL, Preservative-Free, 5 mL Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, For Infiltration and Nerve Block including Epidural and Caudal, Manufactured by: Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL, 60045, NDC 0409-2066-05

D-0020-2015

July 29, 2014

Class I

Product summary

Firm
Hospira Inc.
Event
Event 68901
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class I
Quantity
109,110 Vials
Official record key
drug-enforcement:D-0020-2015

Official wording

Reason: Presence of Particulate Matter: The product was discolored and contained visible particulates (iron oxide) in the solution and embedded in the glass vial.

Code information: Lot Number: 25-550-DD, Exp: 1JAN2015

Distribution pattern: Nationwide

Derived failure modes

  • Foreign material or chemical contamination

    reason.foreign_material_chemical_contamination · v1.0.0

    Particulate Matter