FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0169-2017

Product

5% Lidocaine HCL and 7.5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 2 mL Single-dose ampule, 5 count box, Rx Only, For Spinal Anesthesia Only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-4712-01

Affected lot / code info
Lot # 34-547-DK, 34-548-DK, Exp. 10/16, Lot # 39-372-DK, Exp. 03/17 Lot Number may be followed by numbers from 01 to 99

Why it was recalled

Failed Stability Specifications: The recalled lots did not meet the specification for color and pH throughout shelf life.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
287,200 2 mL ampules
Distribution pattern
US and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-06-29
FDA classified
2016-12-06
Posted by FDA
2016-12-14
Terminated
2019-11-20
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0169-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.