FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0020-2015

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the drug will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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

Brand name
Lidocaine Hydrochloride
Generic name
Lidocaine Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Lidocaine Hydrochloride
Route
Epidural, Infiltration, Intracaudal, Perineural
NDC
0409-2066
FDA application
ANDA040078
Affected lot / code info
Lot Number: 25-550-DD, Exp: 1JAN2015

Why it was recalled

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

Recalling firm

Firm
Hospira Inc.
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc.
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
275 N Field Dr, N/A, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-2579

Distribution

Quantity
109,110 Vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-07-29
FDA classified
2014-10-10
Posted by FDA
2014-10-22
Terminated
2017-03-17
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0020-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.