Reported Mar 6, 2013 · Terminated

EXPAREL (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension), 1.3%, 266 mg/20 mL (13.3 mg/mL) single use vials, INVESTIGATIONAL…

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 10450 Science Center Dr · San Diego, CA · 92121-1119

Is this the product you have?

  • EXPAREL (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension), 1.3%, 266 mg/20 mL (13.3 mg/mL) single use vials, INVESTIGATIONAL USE. For Infiltration Only. Not for any other route of administration. Manufactured by Paelra Pharmaceuticals. Inc., San Diego, California, USA
Lot codes and dates
  • Lot #11-2005 Control #23542
  • Manufacture Date05Dec11 2011-L-009
Amount recalled
324 vials

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

Subpotent; bupivacaine

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA drug enforcement) notice

Notice updated May 3, 2013 · Data as of Sep 19, 7:18 PM UTC

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