National Drug Code
Lidocaine Hydrochloride · 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (0409-4279-02) / 30 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (0409-4279-16)
5 FDA recalls name the code 0409-4279-02 directly. A recall still applies to particular lot numbers — compare the lot on your package with the FDA notice below, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping a prescribed medication.
1 of these recalls is still ongoing.
Labeling: Label Mix-Up: some vials labeled to contain 0.5% Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Injection, USP may contain 1% Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP and some vials labeled to contain 1% Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP may contain 0.5% Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Injection, USP
Presence of Particulate Matter: particulate matter identified as iron oxide, was found embedded in the neck of glass vials.
Presence of particulate matter: A returned customer sample was evaluated and found to have human hair attached to a pinched area of the stopper.
Presence of Particulate Matter: Confirmed customer complaint that orange and black particulates, identified as iron oxide, were found embedded within the glass vial and floating in solution.
Presence of Particulate Matter: Report of a vial containing visible particulate matter embedded in the glass wall which has the potential to dislodge resulting in the presence of particulate matter in the product.
Where to find this code. The NDC is printed on the pharmacy label and on the manufacturer's carton, usually as three groups of digits after “NDC”. The last group is the package size — two bottles of the same medicine can differ only in that group, and a recall may cover one but not the other.
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