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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Oct 12, 2021 (5 years ago)

Lidocaine Hydrochloride Topical Solution USP 4%

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Lots recalled because they were manufactured at the same facility using the same components as the products that had cracked seals in caps that were found to be superpotent.

Cause type: Wrong potency / content

Sub- or super-potent product, or a failed content-uniformity / assay test. You may receive too little or too much active ingredient - a direct dosing risk. All wrong potency / content recalls.

What was recalled

Lidocaine Hydrochloride Topical Solution USP 4% (40 mg/mL), 50 mL glass bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharma Inc., Buena, NJ 06310, Distributed by: McKesson Corporation dba Sky Packaging, 497 Southridge Blvd, Suite 101, Memphis, TN 36141, NDC 63739-997-64.

Affected NDC 63739-0997-64

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Drug: Lidocaine

Product details

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ProductStrengthForm & routeLabelerType
Lidocaine Hydrochloride
NDC 63739-0997
40 mg/mL Solution
Topical
McKesson Corporation dba SKY Packaging Rx
Recalling firm
Teligent Pharma, Inc.
NDC code
63739-997-64
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0279-2022 · FDA notice

Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.

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