FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0128-2023

Product

Sensorcaine (Bupivacaine HCl and Epinephrine Injection, USP) with Epinephrine 1:200,000 (as bitartrate), 0.5%, 250 mg per 50 mL (5 mg per mL), 50 mL Multiple Dose Vial (NDC 63323-463-01), packaged in 25 Multiple Dose Vials per tray (NDC 63323-463-57), Rx only, Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL 60047.

Brand name
Sensorcaine
Generic name
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride And Epinephrine Bitartrate
Active ingredients
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride, Epinephrine Bitartrate
Route
Infiltration, Perineural
NDCs
63323-461, 63323-472, 63323-463, 63323-468
FDA application
ANDA070967
Affected lot / code info
Batch #: 6128399, 6128400, 6128401, exp 04/2024

Why it was recalled

Subpotent Drug: Testing results below the defined limit for the epinephrine portion of this product.

Recalling firm

Firm
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
3 Corporate Dr, N/A, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047-8930

Distribution

Quantity
40,025 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2022-11-22
FDA classified
2023-01-13
Posted by FDA
2023-01-25
Terminated
2023-10-23
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0128-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Sensorcaine · FDA Drug Recalls