FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-168-2013

Product

EXPAREL (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension), 1.3%, 266 mg/20 mL (13.3 mg/mL) single use vials, INVESTIGATIONAL USE. For Infiltration Only. Not for any other route of administration. Manufactured by Paelra Pharmaceuticals. Inc., San Diego, California, USA

Affected lot / code info
Lot #11-2005 Control #23542 Manufacture Date: 05Dec11 2011-L-009

Why it was recalled

Subpotent; bupivacaine

Recalling firm

Firm
Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
10450 Science Center Dr, N/A, San Diego, California 92121-1119

Distribution

Quantity
324 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide distribution: AZ, DC, FL, GA, MA, NJ, NY, OH, and TX.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-12-17
FDA classified
2013-02-25
Posted by FDA
2013-03-06
Terminated
2013-05-03
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-168-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.