BUPIVacaine HCl 0 recalled over sterility concerns

Recall date

July 14, 2017

Source

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

Official notice title

SCA Pharmaceuticals recalls BUPIVacaine HCl 0.125% In 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Bag, Preservative Free (Total Dose Bupivacaine 312.5 mg per 250 m…

Recall number

D-1006-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

SCA Pharmaceuticals

Sold / distributed

Nationwide

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; product has the potential to leak.

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

What was recalled

BUPIVacaine HCl 0.125% In 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Bag, Preservative Free (Total Dose Bupivacaine 312.5 mg per 250 mL), Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 8821 Knoedl Ct Little Rock, AR 72205 --- NDC# 70004-0062-40