Class II โ€” Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard โ€” use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

0.5% Bupivacaine HCl and Epinephrine 1:200 Recalled by Hospira Inc. Due to Lack of assurance of sterility; equipment failure led...

Date: October 11, 2013
Company: Hospira Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Hospira Inc. directly.

Affected Products

0.5% Bupivacaine HCl and Epinephrine 1:200,000 Inj., 50 mL, Multiple-dose Fliptop Vial, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC #0409-9046-01.

Quantity: 65109 vials

Why Was This Recalled?

Lack of assurance of sterility; equipment failure led to potential breach in asceptic process.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Hospira Inc.

Hospira Inc. has 245 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report