Naropin Injection Recall Over Particulate Matter Contamination
Fresenius Kabi is recalling 92,600 vials of NAROPIN (ropivacaine hydrochloride) injection, 0.5%, 10/2028, due to the presence of particulate matter, including hair, found in the product.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall involving a sterile injectable drug with particulate matter contamination, including hair, which poses a risk of harm if administered to patients. No illnesses or injuries have been reported at this time, placing it under the High severity category per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC is recalling NAROPIN (ropivacaine hydrochloride Injection, USP), 0.5%, 100 mg per 20 mL (5 mg per mL), Twenty-five, 20 mL Single-Dose Vials. The recall affects 92,600 vials distributed nationwide within the USA.
The recall is being initiated due to the presence of particulate matter, including hair, found in the product. The affected lot is Lot #: 6133436 with an expiration date of 10/2028.
Healthcare professionals and consumers who have been in possession of the affected product should immediately check their inventory and quarantine any affected units. The product should not be used, and distributors should contact Fresenius Kabi to arrange for return or replacement.
For questions, contact Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC. Consumers should contact their healthcare provider if they have any concerns about potential exposure to the recalled product.
The recalled product
- Product
- NAROPIN (ROPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
- Brand
- NAROPIN
- Manufacturer
- Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
- Category
- Drug — Sterile Injectable
- Hazard
- particulate-matter
- foreign-contamination
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (2)
- Lot #: 6133436
- Exp. Date 10/2028
UPCs (12)
- 0363323286033
- 0363323285074
- 0363323285036
- 0363323285579
- 0363323287030
- 0363323286095
- 0363323288075
- 0363323286330
- 0363323286057
- 0363323288037
- 0363323286118
- 0363323285517
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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