Recall Enforment Report D-1161-2014

Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class I voluntary initiated by Hospira Inc., originally initiated on 10-18-2013 for the product Marcaine (bupivacaine HCl) injection, USP, 0.25%, 30 mL single-dose vials-preservative free, packaged in 10-count vials per carton, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-1559-30. The product was recalled due to presence of particulate matter: units of this lot may have visible metal particles embedded in the vial and in the solution causing the product to be discolored.. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Field Name	Field Value
Event ID	66503 What is the Event ID? A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Number	D-1161-2014 What is the Recall Number? An alphanumeric designation assigned by FDA to a specific, classified recalled product (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Classification	Class I - is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. What is the Recall Classification? Numerical designation (I, II, or III) that is assigned by FDA to a particular product recall that indicates the relative degree of health hazard. For recalls pending classification, the entry will display as "Not Yet Classified".
Distribution Pattern	Nationwide What is the Distribution Pattern? General area of initial distribution such as states, countries, or territories. Note that subsequent distribution by the consignees to other parties may not be included.
Product Description	Marcaine (bupivacaine HCl) injection, USP, 0.25%, 30 mL single-dose vials-preservative free, packaged in 10-count vials per carton, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-1559-30.
Reason For Recall	Presence of Particulate Matter: Units of this lot may have visible metal particles embedded in the vial and in the solution causing the product to be discolored. What is the Reason for Recall? Information describing how the product is defective.
Product Quantity	40,360 vials Product Quantity The amount of product subject to recall.
Voluntary Mandated	Voluntary: Firm initiated Voluntary / Mandated Designates that a recall was initiated voluntarily by a firm on its own volition or after being requested to recall by FDA. “Mandatory” designates that a recall was initiated under a mandatory (statutory) recall authority, a court order, or FDA order.
Report Date	03-26-2014
Recall Initiation Date	10-18-2013 What is the Recall Initiation Date? The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall.
Termination Date	12-18-2015 What is the Date Terminated? The date that FDA terminated the recall.
Initial Firm Notification	Letter Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public The method(s) by which the firm initially notified the public or their consignees of a recall.
Product Type	Drugs
Recalling Firm	Hospira Inc.
Code Info	Lot 25-220-DD, Exp 1JAN2015 Code Information A list of all lot and/or serial numbers, product numbers, expiration dates, sell or use by dates, etc., which appear on the product or its labeling.
Recalled NDC Packages	0409-1559-18; 0409-1559-10; 0409-1559-19; 0409-1559-30; 0409-1560-18; 0409-1560-10; 0409-1560-19; 0409-1560-29; 0409-1582-18; 0409-1582-10; 0409-1582-19; 0409-1582-29; 0409-1587-50; 0409-1610-50; 0409-1746-70; 0409-1746-10; 0409-1746-71; 0409-1746-30; 0409-1749-70; 0409-1749-10; 0409-1749-71; 0409-1749-29; 0409-1752-50; 0409-1755-50
Status	Terminated - A recall where FDA has determined that all reasonable efforts have been made to remove or correct the violative product in accordance with the recall strategy, and proper disposition has been made according to the degree of hazard.

Recalled Products