Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC recalls Sensorcaine-MPF (Bupivacaine HCl and Epinephrine Injection, USP), 0.5%, 150 mg per 30 mL (5 mg per mL), 30 mL Single
Fresenius Kabi recalls Sensorcaine-MPF injections with low epinephrine levels that may cause ineffective anesthesia. Patients should contact their doctor for alternatives.
Lower-risk recall
Subpotent Drug: Low out-of-specification assay results for the epinephrine component.
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What happened, in plain English
Fresenius Kabi is recalling Sensorcaine-MPF injections that may have lower-than-stated epinephrine levels. This could lead to less effective anesthesia during procedures. Patients should consult their healthcare provider for safer alternatives. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36616-fresenius-kabi-sensorcaine-mpf-recall-subpotent-epinephrine-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36616-fresenius-kabi-sensorcaine-mpf-recall-subpotent-epinephrine-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0172-2021
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“Fresenius Kabi Sensorcaine-MPF Recall: Subpotent Epinephrine Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36616-fresenius-kabi-sensorcaine-mpf-recall-subpotent-epinephrine-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0172-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0172-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The injections may contain less epinephrine than labeled, which could result in less effective anesthesia. This might require higher doses of anesthetic or additional procedures to achieve the intended effect.
Who’s affected
Patients using Sensorcaine-MPF injections for anesthesia procedures. Those with specific medical conditions requiring precise epinephrine dosing may be at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name Sensorcaine-MPF (Bupivacaine HCl and Epinephrine Injection, USP), 0.5%, 150 mg per 30 mL, 30 mL Single Dose Vial (NDC 63323-462-01). The recall covers batch # 6123760 with expiration date 02/2022.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Your Doctor
Talk to your healthcare provider about alternative anesthesia options since the recalled product may not work as intended.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The recall indicates potential lower epinephrine levels, which could lead to less effective anesthesia. It is not recommended for use without consulting a healthcare provider.
What should I do if I have this product?
Contact your doctor for guidance on safer alternatives. The product is not for general sale and requires a prescription.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Look for the NDC code 63323-462-01 on the vial and batch number 6123760 with expiration 02/2022.
Contact Fresenius Kabi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Fresenius Kabi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0172-2021 — Fresenius Kabi Fresenius Kabi Hello, I own a Fresenius Kabi that is covered by recall D-0172-2021 from Fresenius Kabi. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-0172-2021 (December 10, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0172-2021 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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