FDA-Drug2026-07-29Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT

Fresenius Kabi lidocaine injection recalled for hair contamination

OTHERNationwide distribution

Fresenius Kabi lidocaine injection recalled for hair contamination

Hair was found in Fresenius Kabi Lidocaine HCl Injection vials (2%, 20 mg per mL). This affects 181,225 vials nationwide with lot number 6133801 and an expiration date of January 2028. No injuries have been reported.

  • Check your pharmacy or facility for vials matching lot #6133801 (expires 01/2028)
  • Do not use affected vials
  • Contact your supplier or Fresenius Kabi for return or replacement instructions
  • Report any use of contaminated vials to your healthcare provider or pharmacist
Hazard

Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in products

Sold states
Nationwide within in the USA
Affected count
181,225 vials
Manufactured in
3 Corporate Dr, N/A, Lake Zurich, IL, United States
Products
Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 2%, 100 mg per 5 mL (20 mg per mL), 25 Single Dose Vials, 5 mL per vial, Rx only, Sterile, Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 NDC Tray: 63323-208-05; NDC Vial: 63323-208-01

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0726-2026

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