Pharmedium Services, LLC recalls 0.5% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 250 mL in 250 mL Baxter Intravia Bag, Service Code 2N…

Recall date

May 5, 2016

Source

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

Recall number

D-1372-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Pharmedium Services, LLC

Sold / distributed

Nationwide

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: API contaminated with glass particulate was used to produce sterile injectable drugs.

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

What was recalled

0.5% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 250 mL in 250 mL Baxter Intravia Bag, Service Code 2N1488 (NDC 61553-488-11), 500 mL in 500 mL Baxter Intravia Bag, Service Code 2N1489 (NDC 61553-489-01)Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141