FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1815-2015

Product

1% Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 10 mg/mL, 30 mL Vial, Single-dose Preservative Free, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA, NDC 0409-4279-02

Brand name
Lidocaine Hydrochloride
Generic name
Lidocaine Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Lidocaine Hydrochloride
Route
Infiltration, Perineural
NDCs
0409-4275, 0409-4713, 0409-4278, 0409-4279, 0409-4776, 0409-4282, 0409-4277, 0409-4276
FDA application
ANDA088325
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 44-359-DK, Exp 08/01/2016

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: particulate matter identified as iron oxide, was found embedded in the neck of glass vials.

Recalling firm

Firm
Hospira, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
600 N Field Dr Bldg J45, N/A, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

Distribution

Quantity
100,200 Vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-08-25
FDA classified
2015-09-18
Posted by FDA
2015-09-30
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1815-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.