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Medium RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Medications

Nocita (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension) Recalled for Temperature Abuse

Agency Publication Date: August 22, 2025
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Summary

ELANCO US INC is recalling 70 vials of Nocita (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension), 13.3 mg/mL, because the product may have been exposed to temperatures outside of its required range (temperature abuse). The recall affects both 10mL and 20mL single-use vials distributed to clinical settings. This medication is a local anesthetic used for pain management in veterinary patients.

Risk

Exposure to improper temperatures can compromise the stability and effectiveness of the medication, potentially leading to inadequate pain control or unpredictable adverse effects in treated animals.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your supply for Nocita (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension) 10mL vials with lot 24-P099 (expiration 07/31/2026) or 20mL vials with lot 24-2074804 (expiration 05/31/2026).
  2. If you have animal health concerns, contact your veterinarian. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions.
  3. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: If you have animal health concerns, contact your veterinarian. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Nocita (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension) (10mL)
Variants: 13.3 mg/mL, Single use vial
Lot Numbers:
24-P099 (exp 07/31/2026)

Recall #: V-0111-2025

Product: Nocita (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension) (20mL)
Variants: 13.3 mg/mL, Single use vial
Lot Numbers:
24-2074804 (exp 05/31/2026)

Recall #: V-0111-2025

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 97393
Status: Active
Manufacturer: ELANCO US INC
Sold By: Veterinary clinics; Wholesalers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 70 vials
Distributed To: California, Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, New Mexico, Utah
Agency Last Updated: September 3, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES ยท Raw API Response