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.

Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Inj. Recalled by Hospira Inc., A Pfizer Company Due to Presence of particulate matter: Confirmed customer report for...

Date: August 4, 2016
Company: Hospira Inc., A Pfizer Company
Status: Ongoing
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., A Pfizer Company directly.

Affected Products

Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Inj., USP (2.5 mg/mL) 0.25%, packaged in 30 mL Single-dose Preservative-Free vials, Rx Only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-1159-02

Quantity: 143,250 vials

Why Was This Recalled?

Presence of particulate matter: Confirmed customer report for the presence of particulate matter within a single vial.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Hospira Inc., A Pfizer Company

Hospira Inc., A Pfizer Company has 9 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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