Bupivacaine Injection

17 May 2007

Products Affected - Description

Sensorcaine products, Abraxis BioScience

Reason for the Shortage

• Abraxis could not provide a reason for the shortage.
• Marcaine products are available from Abbott, and bupivacaine products are available from Hospira.

Estimated Resupply Dates

• Sensorcaine MPF 0.25%, 10-mL vials, Sensorcaine 0.25%, 50-mL vials, and Sensorcaine MPF with epinephrine 0.5% 30 mL vials in sterile packaging are available.
• Sensorcaine with epinephrine 0.25%, 50-mL vials, and Sensorcaine MPF with epinephrine 0.5% 10 mL vials are available.

Related Shortages

• Levobupivacaine Injection— No Longer Available
• Procaine Injection— No Longer Available
• Ropivacaine Injection— Resolved
• Tetracaine

Updated

May 17, 2007; May 7, 2007; April 18, 2007; March 22, 2007, University of Utah, Drug Information Service

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