# FDA recall D-0020-2015

> **Hospira Inc.** · Class I · drug recall initiated 2014-07-29.

## Product

Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 2%, 20 mg per mL, Preservative-Free, 5 mL Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, For Infiltration and Nerve Block including Epidural and Caudal, Manufactured by: Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL, 60045, NDC 0409-2066-05

## Reason for recall

Presence of Particulate Matter: The product was discolored and contained visible particulates (iron oxide) in the solution and embedded in the glass vial.

## Distribution

Nationwide

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** D-0020-2015
- **Recalling firm:** Hospira Inc.
- **Classification:** Class I
- **Product type:** drug
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2014-07-29
- **Report date:** 2014-10-22
- **Termination date:** 2017-03-17

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Lake Forest, IL, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0020-2015

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall D-0020-2015. Retrieved 2026-05-28 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/D-0020-2015. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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