PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

0.5% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 250 mL in 250 mL Baxter Intravia Bag, Service Code 2N1488 (NDC 61553-488-11), 500 mL in 500 mL Baxter Intravia Bag, Service Code 2N1489 (NDC 61553-489-01)Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141

Reported: July 27, 2016 Initiated: May 5, 2016 #D-1372-2016

Product Description

0.5% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 250 mL in 250 mL Baxter Intravia Bag, Service Code 2N1488 (NDC 61553-488-11), 500 mL in 500 mL Baxter Intravia Bag, Service Code 2N1489 (NDC 61553-489-01)Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141

Reason for Recall

Presence of Particulate Matter: API contaminated with glass particulate was used to produce sterile injectable drugs.

Details

Recalling Firm
Pharmedium Services, LLC
Units Affected
866 bags
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
Lake Forest, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
0.5% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 250 mL in 250 mL Baxter Intravia Bag, Service Code 2N1488 (NDC 61553-488-11), 500 mL in 500 mL Baxter Intravia Bag, Service Code 2N1489 (NDC 61553-489-01)Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141. Recalled by Pharmedium Services, LLC. Units affected: 866 bags.
Why was this product recalled?
Presence of Particulate Matter: API contaminated with glass particulate was used to produce sterile injectable drugs.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on July 27, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1372-2016.