Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Labeling: Label Mix-Up: some vials labeled to contain 0.5% Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Injection, USP may contain 1% Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP and some vials labeled to contain 1% Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP may contain 0.5% Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Injection, USP
1% Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 300 mg/30 mL (10 mg/mL), 30 mL Single-dose vial (NDC 0409-4279-16), packaged in 25 vials per tray (NDC 0409-4279-02), Rx only, Distributed by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA.
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.
Reason Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in products
Reason Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in products
Reason Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in products
Reason Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: The label wrap covers the barcode, making it hard to scan
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
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