Bupivacaine Preservative Free recalls

The FDA has published 9 recalls involving Bupivacaine Preservative Free since 2014. The latest was reported on 27 Jul 2016. Most were for particulate matter. Pharmedium Services has the most recalls in this group. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.

Total recalls9since 2014

Last 12 months0reported

Class I00% of total

Ongoing0latest 27 Jul 2016

Recalls per month, last 24 months

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0Oct '24 0 0 0Jan '25 0 0 0Apr 0 0 0Jul 0 0 0Oct 0 0 0Jan '26 0 0 0Apr 0 0 0Jul 0 0

Severity split

Class I 0 0%Class II 9 100%Class III 0 0%

Why bupivacaine preservative free is recalled

Particulate Matter9100%

Companies

Pharmedium Services889%
Healix Infusion Therapy111%

By year

2016889%
2014111%

All bupivacaine preservative free recalls, newest first

9 total

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
27 Jul 2016Drug	CLASS II	0.125% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) recalled	Pharmedium Services	Particulate Matter	Nationwide
27 Jul 2016Drug	CLASS II	0.03% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) recalled	Pharmedium Services	Particulate Matter	Nationwide
27 Jul 2016Drug	CLASS II	0.5% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) recalled by Pharmedium Services	Pharmedium Services	Particulate Matter	Nationwide
27 Jul 2016Drug	CLASS II	0.0625% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) recalled	Pharmedium Services	Particulate Matter	Nationwide
27 Jul 2016Drug	CLASS II	0.25% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride recalled	Pharmedium Services	Particulate Matter	Nationwide
27 Jul 2016Drug	CLASS II	0.1% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) recalled by Pharmedium Services	Pharmedium Services	Particulate Matter	Nationwide
27 Jul 2016Drug	CLASS II	0.2% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) recalled by Pharmedium Services	Pharmedium Services	Particulate Matter	Nationwide
27 Jul 2016Drug	CLASS II	0.15% Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) recalled	Pharmedium Services	Particulate Matter	Nationwide
16 Jul 2014Drug	CLASS II	BUPivacaine HCl 0.25% Preservative Free (2.5 mg/mL) recalled	Healix Infusion Therapy	Particulate Matter	TX

Should you stop taking Bupivacaine Preservative Free?

Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.

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At a glance

Latest recall: 27 Jul 2016
First on record: 16 Jul 2014
Class I share: 0%
Ongoing: 0

Drug classes

Injectable & IV Drugs 4,620Pain Medication 1,515Creams, Ointments & Gels 927Blood Pressure Medication 836Compounded Drugs 721Eye Drops 590Hormones & Birth Control 494Antibiotics 492Allergy Medication 347Stomach & Acid Reflux Medication 313Cold & Cough Medicine 312Diabetes Medication 242

Recall classes

CLASS ISerious harm or death possible.

CLASS IITemporary or reversible harm.

CLASS IIIUnlikely to cause harm.