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Hospira Inc. recalls 5% Lidocaine HCL and 7.5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 2 mL Sing

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Recalled Product

5% Lidocaine HCL and 7.5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 2 mL Single-dose ampule, 5 count box, Rx Only, For Spinal Anesthesia Only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-4712-01

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Hazard / Issue

Failed Stability Specifications: The recalled lots did not meet the specification for color and pH throughout shelf life.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: US and Puerto Rico
Lot/Code Info: Lot # 34-547-DK, 34-548-DK, Exp. 10/16, Lot # 39-372-DK, Exp. 03/17 Lot Number may be followed by numbers from 01 to 99

✅ What Should You Do?

  1. 1Stop taking this medication and contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
  2. 2Do NOT flush medications down the drain — use an FDA-approved drug take-back program.
  3. 3Check the lot number on your bottle or packaging against the recalled lots listed above.
  4. 4Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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