FDA recall alert for all local anesthetics in kitted trays

The FDA issued a recall of local anesthetics and saline manufactured by Huons Co. Ltd, due to reports the products are linked with cases of encephalitis and meningitis.

NOT SAFE for USE:

• Spinal bupivacaine manufactured by Huons Co., Ltd or relabeled and distributed by Brookfield Pharmaceuticals

• 1% plain lidocaine manufactured by Huons Co., Ltd or relabeled and distributed by Brookfield Pharmaceuticals

• Normal saline manufactured by Huons Co., Ltd or relabeled and distributed by Brookfield Pharmaceuticals

• Bupivacaine relabeled and distributed by Brookfield Pharmaceuticals

Across the enterprise, Supply Chain and Pharmacy are working to remove the affected local anesthetics and saline from prepackaged convenience/procedural kits or trays. All of the affected kits now have a warning label that directs the user to dispose of the lidocaine and/or Bupivacaine w/dextrose and request the bottles directly from Pharmacy. Those kits include:

1. CVC kits

2. Thoracentesis Tray

3. Epidural Tray

4. Spinal Tray

5. Central Line Tray

6. Lumber Tray - Adult & Peds

7. Pacing Catheter Introducer

8. Thora-Para Tray

9. Art Line

10. Radial Art Line

11. Fem Art Line

Please reach out to Pharmacy with additional questions. Thank you for your attention to this important patient-safety issue.