FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0129-2023

Product

Sensorcaine-MPF (Bupivacaine HCl and Epinephrine Injection, USP) with Epinephrine 1:200,000 (as bitartrate), 0.25%, 25 mg per 10 mL (2.5 mg per mL), 10 mL Single Dose Vial (NDC 63323-468-01), packaged in 25 Single Dose Vials per tray (NDC 63323-468-17), 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 #: 6128800, exp 12/2023

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
31,600 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-0129-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.