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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Oct 2, 2023 (3 years ago)

2% Lidocaine HCl Injection

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: identified as glass.

Cause type: Particulate / foreign matter

Visible foreign particles - glass, metal, fibers or other material - found in the product. Particles can enter from equipment wear, containers or the process, and are dangerous in injectables. All particulate / foreign matter recalls.

What was recalled

2% Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 100mg/5mL(20mg/mL), Glass ABBOJECT Unit of Use Syringe, packaged as 1 vial and injector per carton, Rx only, Distributed by Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-4903-11

Affected NDC 0409-4903-11

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Drug: Lidocaine

Recalling firm
Pfizer Inc.
NDC code
0409-4903-11
Origin
NY, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Company announcement
Oct 2, 2023 · FDA notice with lot numbers
FDA recall number
D-0102-2024 · FDA notice

Treat this as urgent. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious harm. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches the recalled lots, do not take another dose before you have spoken to your pharmacist or prescriber - today, not next week. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.

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