Convenience Kit Recall: B. Braun Medical, Inc. Removes Spinal Anesthesia Kits Containing Huons Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose Injection, USP

Published: 07/16/2026

Sources:
  • Food and Drug Administration
Relevant To:
  • Ambulatory Surgical Centers,
  • Rural Emergency Hospitals,
  • Critical Access Hospitals,
  • Hospitals,
  • Ambulatory Care

The FDA is aware that B. Braun Medical, Inc. has issued a letter to affected customers recommending certain spinal anesthesia kits be removed from where they are used or sold.

B. Braun Medical, Inc. is removing Huons Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose Injection, USP from certain convenience kits. Huons Co., Ltd. initiated a recall of Bupivacaine HCL in Dextrose Injection, USP. 

As of April 24, B. Braun has reported 35 serious injuries and no deaths associated with this issue.

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