Lidocaine HCl Injection — Class I drug recall D-0020-2015
Terminated recall by Hospira Inc., reported 2014-10-22, distributed nationwide. Presence of Particulate Matter: The product was discolored and contained visible particulates (iron oxide) in
| Recall number | D-0020-2015 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drug |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2014-07-29 |
| Classified | 2014-10-10 |
| Reported by FDA | 2014-10-22 |
| Terminated | 2017-03-17 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 109,110 vials |
| Reason classes | foreign material, specification failure |
| NDC | 00409-2066, 00409-2066-05, 00409-2066-10 |
| Lot numbers | 25-550-DD |
| Expiration dates | 2015-01-01 |
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
Reason for recall
Presence of Particulate Matter: The product was discolored and contained visible particulates (iron oxide) in the solution and embedded in the glass vial.
Machine access
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