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 0.2% IN 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL Bag Preservative Free (Total Dose Bupivacaine 500 mg per 250 mL), R…

Recall number

D-1007-2017

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 0.2% IN 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL Bag Preservative Free (Total Dose Bupivacaine 500 mg per 250 mL), Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 8821 Knoedl Ct Little Rock, AR 72205 --- NDC# 70004-0066-40