Drug recall
Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 2%, 20 mg per mL, Preservative-Free, 5 mL Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, For…
FDA recall event 68901 · Class I · Hospira Inc.
Key facts
| Event ID | 68901 |
|---|---|
| Recall numbers | D-0020-2015 |
| Recalling firm | Hospira Inc. |
| Product type | Drugs |
| Products | Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 2%, 20 mg per mL, Preservative-Free, 5 mL Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, For Infiltration and Nerve Block including Epidural and Caudal, Manufactured by: Hospira, Inc., Lake… |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Firm Initiated |
| Reason for recall | Presence of Particulate Matter: The product was discolored and contained visible particulates (iron oxide) in the solution and embedded in the glass vial. |
| Initiation date | Jul 29, 2014 |
| Report date | Oct 22, 2014 |
| Termination date | Mar 17, 2017 |
| City | Lake Forest |
| State | IL |
| Country | United States |
| FEI number | 3005579246 |
At a glance
- 1–9 Products in this recall
- None FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)
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