FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1037-2016

Product

Sensorcaine- MPF (Bupivacaine HCI Injection, USP), 0.75% in a 30 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi USA LLC, Lake Zurich, IL 60047, NDC 63323-472-37

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
Lot #: 6111504, Exp 09/2019

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: Glass particulate found in sterile injectable product

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
69225 units
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-04-25
FDA classified
2016-06-16
Posted by FDA
2016-06-22
Terminated
2016-10-20
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1037-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.