Key Takeaway

Marcaine 0.5% (bupivacaine HCl) injection, USP, 250 mg/50 mL (5 mg/mL), 50 mL Multiple-Dose Vial, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-1610-50. by Hospira Inc., A Pfizer Company was recalled on September 16, 2016. The hazard: Lack of Assurance of Sterility and Subpotent Drug: defect in glass vial prevented stopper from forming a seal allowing water to ingress and dilute the...

FDA Drug Class II Terminated

Marcaine 0.5% (bupivacaine HCl) injection, USP, 250 mg/50 mL (5 mg/mL), 50 mL Multiple-Dose Vial, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-1610-50.

Recalled: September 16, 2016 ~4768 vials units affected D-0097-2017

Description

Marcaine 0.5% (bupivacaine HCl) injection, USP, 250 mg/50 mL (5 mg/mL), 50 mL Multiple-Dose Vial, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-1610-50.

Hazard / Reason

Lack of Assurance of Sterility and Subpotent Drug: defect in glass vial prevented stopper from forming a seal allowing water to ingress and dilute the product causing it to be less than the labeled potency.

Class II: Product that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

Class II indicates the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. The probability of serious harm is considered remote.

Products Affected

Marcaine 0.5% (bupivacaine HCl) injection, USP, 250 mg/50 mL (5 mg/mL), 50 mL Multiple-Dose Vial, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-1610-50.

Drugs

Company Information

Hospira Inc., A Pfizer Company

Lake Forest, IL, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide and Puerto Rico

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