Yes — there is an active recall. 61 ongoing FDA recalls mention Lidocaine (366 total). Check the affected lots below.
Recalls are matched by product description. A recall usually affects specific lots, not every package of Lidocaine. “Active” means an FDA recall is still ongoing; “closed” means it was terminated or completed. Checked against openFDA on Oct 10, 2026.
CGMP Deviations: due to the loss of product manufacturing records and retain product samples, there is no assurance that the product will remain within specification through the labeled expiration date.
CGMP Deviations: due to the loss of product manufacturing records and retain product samples, there is no assurance that the product will remain within specification through the labeled expiration date.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Labeling: Incorrect or missing lot and/or expiration date. Products were compounded using expired components.
Labeling: Incorrect or missing lot and/or expiration date. Products were compounded using expired components.
Presence of Foreign Substance: Foreign material found inside the vial (manufacturer).
Presence of Foreign Substance: Foreign material found inside the vial.
Microbial contamination of non-sterile product.
cGMP Deviations: firm reported finding metal particulate matter in the filling room near the tube feeder during the filling operation of the product. No particulates were identified in the product, but rather were identified on the filling line.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Superpotent Drug: products were found to be contaminated and above specification for lidocaine assay.
Superpotent Drug: products were found to be contaminated and above specification for lidocaine assay.
Superpotent Drug: products were found to be contaminated and above specification for lidocaine assay.
Superpotent Drug: products were found to be contaminated and above specification for lidocaine assay.
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: products were found to be contaminated and above specification for lidocaine assay.
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