Class I โ€” Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard โ€” there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

1% Lidocaine HCl Injection Recalled by Hospira, Inc. Due to Presence of Particulate Matter: Oxidized stainless steel found...

Date: September 16, 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

1% Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 10 mg/mL, NDC 0409-4276-01, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045.

Quantity: 374,500 vials

Why Was This Recalled?

Presence of Particulate Matter: Oxidized stainless steel found in vial of 1% Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection, USP.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Hospira, Inc.

Hospira, Inc. has 12 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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