October 2014 FDA Recall Lidocaine Hydrochloride by Hospira Inc.
D-0391-2015 - Presence of particulate matter
This Class I drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Hospira Inc. on October 16, 2014 for the product Lidocaine Hydrochloride. The FDA reported the reason for recall as presence of particulate matter. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.
Recall Number: D-0391-2015
Presence of particulate matter: A returned customer sample was evaluated and found to have human hair attached to a pinched area of the stopper.
10-16-2014
02-25-2015
100,100 units
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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.
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Hospira Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide
12-29-2015
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
1% LIDOCAINE HCl Injection, USP, 10 mg/mL, 30 mL Single-dose, Preservative-Free glass vial (Twenty-five (25) units per box/fifty (50) units per case, NDC 0409-4279-02, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# 40-316-DK, Exp 01APR2016
