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; potential for vial...

Date: September 5, 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., 10 mL, Single-Dose Vial, NDC 0409-9045-01, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045

Quantity: 187,150 vials

Why Was This Recalled?

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; potential for vial breakage

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