Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.75% in 8.25% Dextrose Injection, USP (15 mg/2 mL) (7.5 mg/mL) ampules, Rx only, Manufactured by…
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
EXPAREL (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension), 1.3%, 266 mg/20 mL (13.3 mg/mL)…
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Subpotent; bupivacaine
What was recalled
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
- Recalling firm
- Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Origin
- CA, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-168-2013
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.
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