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.

EXPAREL Recalled by Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Due to Sub Potent Drug: Out of Specification (OOS)

Date: November 21, 2019
Company: Pacira Pharmaceuticals, 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 Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

EXPAREL, Bupivicaine Liposome Injectable Suspension, 1.3%, 266 mg/20 mL (13 mg/mL), Sterile, 20 mL vial, Rx only, Manufactured by: Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. San Diego, CA 92121. NDC: 65250-266-20,

Quantity: 910 20 mL vials

Why Was This Recalled?

Sub Potent Drug: Out of Specification (OOS)

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has 2 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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