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FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

0.5% Bupivacaine HCl and Epinephrine 1:200,000 Inj., 50 mL, Multiple-dose Fliptop Vial, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC #0409-9046-01.

Reported: January 8, 2014 Initiated: October 11, 2013 #D-395-2014

Product Description

0.5% Bupivacaine HCl and Epinephrine 1:200,000 Inj., 50 mL, Multiple-dose Fliptop Vial, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC #0409-9046-01.

Reason for Recall

Lack of assurance of sterility; equipment failure led to potential breach in asceptic process.

Details

Recalling Firm
Hospira Inc.
Units Affected
65109 vials
Distribution
US Nationwide.
Location
Lake Forest, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
0.5% Bupivacaine HCl and Epinephrine 1:200,000 Inj., 50 mL, Multiple-dose Fliptop Vial, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC #0409-9046-01.. Recalled by Hospira Inc.. Units affected: 65109 vials.
Why was this product recalled?
Lack of assurance of sterility; equipment failure led to potential breach in asceptic process.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on January 8, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-395-2014.