Hospira Bupivacaine Vial Recall: Visible Particulate Matter Hazard

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Recalling firmHospira Inc.275 N Field Dr · Lake Forest, IL 60045-2579

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What happened, in plain English

Hospira is recalling bupivacaine injection vials that contain visible particles. Using these vials could cause serious injury if the particles enter the bloodstream during injection.

Why it’s dangerous

Visible particles in the vial could enter the bloodstream during injection, potentially causing serious injury or death. This is a confirmed issue reported by customers using the product.

Who’s affected

Healthcare professionals who use these vials for medical procedures are affected. Patients receiving injections from these vials are at risk of serious injury.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for vials with the label 'Bupivacaine HCl Inj. USP, 0.5% (5 mg/mL), 30 mL Single-dose Preservative Free Vial, Rx Only'. The lot number is 25-097-DK and expiration date is January 1, 2015.

Brand
Hospira
Category
Drug

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

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Discard the vial if you have it and contact Hospira for instructions.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to use?

No, this product contains visible particles that could cause serious injury if injected.

What should I do if I have this vial?

Discard the vial immediately and contact Hospira for further instructions.

What is the expiration date for these vials?

The expiration date is January 1, 2015.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Hospira to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

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Subject: Recall D-1147-2014 — Hospira Hospira

Hello,

I own a Hospira that is covered by recall D-1147-2014 from Hospira.

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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Official source: FDA Recall #D-1147-2014 (February 10, 2014) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1147-2014 to see it in context.
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Hospira Inc. recalls Bupivacaine HCl Inj. USP, 0.5% (5 mg/mL), 30 mL Single-dose Preservative Free Vial, Rx Only, Hospira, Inc., Lake

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