Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection, Solution
FDA Recall NDC 0409-2066

FDA Enforcement Report: View Recall Date, Reasons, and Safety Status

Active & Historical Enforcement Reports

The FDA has identified 2 recorded enforcement report(s) associated with Lidocaine Hydrochloride (NDC 0409-2066). A significant event, classified as Class I, was initiated on Jul 29, 2014 by Hospira, Inc.. The reported reason for this action was: "Presence of Particulate Matter: The product was discolored and contained visible particulates (iron oxide) in the solution and embedded in the glass vial."

This specific recall has a current status of TERMINATED, indicating that the FDA considers the recall process finished or the product successfully recovered.

Reported Recall Events

July 2014 Class I Recall: Presence of Particulate Matter

Recall Number
Class I Terminated
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.
Initiated
Jul 29, 2014
Reported
Oct 22, 2014
Quantity
109,110 Vials

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID
68901
Classification
Class I
Enforcement Status
Terminated
Recalling Firm
Hospira Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide
Termination Date
Mar 17, 2017
Product Description
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 Forest, IL, 60045, NDC 0409-2066-05
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Lot Number: 25-550-DD, Exp: 1JAN2015
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
0409-2066-10Product
0409-2066-05Product

December 2013 Class I Recall: Presence of Particulate Matter- Confimed customer complaint of particulates embedded in glass container and in contact with product solution.

Recall Number
Class I Terminated
Reason for Recall
Presence of Particulate Matter- Confimed customer complaint of particulates embedded in glass container and in contact with product solution.
Initiated
Dec 23, 2013
Reported
May 07, 2014
Quantity
68,350 vials

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID
67140
Classification
Class I
Enforcement Status
Terminated
Recalling Firm
Hospira Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide
Termination Date
Oct 07, 2014
Product Description
Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 2%, 20 mg per mL, packaged in 5-mL single-dose vials, 10 vials per box, Rx Only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL. 60045, NDC 0409-2066-05.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Lot 32135DD; Exp 08/15
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
0409-2066-10Product
0409-2066-05Product

About FDA Recall Enforcement Reports

FDA recall data documents classified recall actions associated with a product. Most recalls are limited to specific lots, batches, or package configurations rather than every unit of a drug.

If a recall is listed for an NDC, review the affected lot information and package details carefully. Patients and healthcare professionals should confirm whether a specific product in hand matches the lot or package information before assuming it is affected.