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.

Lidocaine HCl Injection Recalled by Hospira Inc. Due to Presence of Particulate Matter: The product was discolored...

Date: July 29, 2014
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

Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 2%, 20 mg per mL, Preservative-Free, 5 mL Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, For Infiltration and Nerve Block including Epidural and Caudal, Manufactured by: Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL, 60045, NDC 0409-2066-05

Quantity: 109,110 Vials

Why Was This Recalled?

Presence of Particulate Matter: The product was discolored and contained visible particulates (iron oxide) in the solution and embedded in the glass vial.

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