Bupivacaine HCl Injection (Healix) – Particulate Matter Risk (2014)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
BUPivacaine HCl 0.25% Preservative Free (2.5 mg/mL) 500 mL in On-Q C-bloc (2-14 mL/hr) bag, Healix Infusion Therapy, Inc., 1075 West Park One Drive, Suite 200, Sugar Land, Texas 77478, NDC 75901-7210-53.
Brand
Healix Infusion Therapy, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #: 6156-0, Exp 03/07/14
Products Sold
Lot #: 6156-0, Exp 03/07/14
Healix Infusion Therapy, Inc. is recalling BUPivacaine HCl 0.25% Preservative Free (2.5 mg/mL) 500 mL in On-Q C-bloc (2-14 mL/hr) bag, Healix I due to Presence of Particulate Matter: The bupivacaine HCl injection used to compound this lot of BUPivacaine HCl 0.25% Preservative Free 500 mL in On-Q C-b. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Presence of Particulate Matter: The bupivacaine HCl injection used to compound this lot of BUPivacaine HCl 0.25% Preservative Free 500 mL in On-Q C-bloc was recalled by the supplier due to a customer complaint of visible particles embedded in the glass vial.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
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