Hospira, Inc. recalls 1% Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 10 mg/mL, 30 mL Vial, Single-dose Preservative Free, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Fore…

Recall date

August 25, 2015

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

D-1815-2015

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Hospira, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Nationwide

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: particulate matter identified as iron oxide, was found embedded in the neck of glass vials.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

1% Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 10 mg/mL, 30 mL Vial, Single-dose Preservative Free, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA, NDC 0409-4279-02