BUPIVAcaine HCL Sterile injection
Recalling Firm / Manufacturer: Tailstorm Health INC
(Phoenix, AZ, United States)
FDA Recall Number: D-0499-2025
Source Authority Disclaimer: This drug recall notice is published by Questo using official enforcement reports issued by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). It is provided for informational, academic, and clinical research purposes only. Patients should not discontinue prescribed treatments without consulting their physician or pharmacist.
Product & Identification Information
Brand, active ingredients, NDC codes, and manufacturer details
Brand / Trade Name
BUPIVAcaine HCL Sterile injection
Generic Name
Not provided by source
Active Substance(s)
Not provided by source
Administration Route
Not provided by source
National Drug Code (NDC)
Not provided by source
Total Quantity Recalled
975 vials
Official Reason for Recall
Specific hazard or quality defect cited by the FDA
According to the official FDA enforcement report:
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: A recent FDA inspection revealed concerns with the sterile manufacturing process.
Full Product Description
Packaging specifications and labeling details
BUPIVAcaine HCL Sterile injection, USP w/EPINEPHRINE 1:200,000, 50 mg/10mL, 0.5%, (5mg/mL), 10 mL Sterile Single-Dose Vial, Rx Only, For Nerve Block, Caudal & Epidural Anesthesia Only, Warning: Contains Sulfites, For Office Use Only, Compounded Drug by: Medivant Healthcare, 158 S. Kyrene Rd., Chandler, AZ, 85226, NDC 81483-0036-0.
Enforcement & Regulatory Details
FDA classification, report dates, and initiation authority
Health Hazard Classification
Class II
Current Action Status
Ongoing
FDA Enforcement Report Date
July 09, 2025
Firm Initiation Date
June 02, 2025
FDA Classification Date
Jun 30, 2025
Initiation Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Affected Lots & Batch Numbers
Product codes, lot numbers, and expiration dates
Lot #s: 2502005, Exp. 2/20/26; 2502006, Exp 2/23/2026
Distribution Information
Geographic scope of affected shipments
Nationwide in the US
Safety Guidance & Actions
Standard FDA protocol for patients and healthcare providers
Patient Advisory
Check your prescription bottle or packaging against the affected lot numbers listed above. If your medication matches a recalled lot, contact your pharmacist for replacement guidance.
Healthcare Provider Guidance
Audit pharmacy stock and return affected lots to the distributor per manufacturer instructions. Notify patients where clinically indicated.
Official Source Provenance
Verified regulatory citation from U.S. FDA OpenFDA
Primary Data Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) OpenFDA API
Recall Number: D-0499-2025
Questo Retrieval Date: July 31, 2026 14:36 1785508615UTCC