FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0621-2020

Product

EXPAREL, Bupivicaine Liposome Injectable Suspension, 1.3%, 266 mg/20 mL (13 mg/mL), Sterile, 20 mL vial, Rx only, Manufactured by: Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. San Diego, CA 92121. NDC: 65250-266-20,

Brand name
Exparel
Generic name
Bupivacaine
Active ingredient
Bupivacaine
Route
Infiltration
NDCs
65250-133, 65250-266
FDA application
NDA022496
Affected lot / code info
Pacira Lot #: 19-5002, Patheon manufacturer Lot #: 098214; Exp. Date: Dec 2019

Why it was recalled

Sub Potent Drug: Out of Specification (OOS)

Recalling firm

Firm
Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
10450 Science Center Dr, San Diego, California 92121-1119

Distribution

Quantity
910 20 mL vials
Distribution pattern
Distributed Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-11-21
FDA classified
2019-12-10
Posted by FDA
2019-12-11
Terminated
2020-06-03
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0621-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.