Lidocaine Ointment USP
Failed Content Uniformity Specifications. Out of Specification for Assay during analysis at the 24- month long term stability station, at (25¿C,60%RH).
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Cause type: Sterility / contamination
A product that must be sterile could not be assured sterile, or was contaminated. A top reason for injectables, eye drops and IV products - loss of sterility assurance can lead to serious infections. All sterility / contamination recalls.
Accucaine, Kit contains: Lidocaine HCl Injection USP, 1% (10 mg/mL), 5 mL single dose ampule, Rx Only, Distributed by Enovachem Pharmaceuticals, Torrance, CA 90501, NDC: 76420-715-01.
Compare with the code on your package — it is the most precise check available.
Drug: Lidocaine
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accucaine Lidocaine Hydrochloride NDC 76420-0715 |
10 mg/mL | Injection, Solution Infiltration |
Asclemed USA, Inc. | Rx |
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.
Failed Content Uniformity Specifications. Out of Specification for Assay during analysis at the 24- month long term stability station, at (25¿C,60%RH).
Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in products
Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in products
Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in products
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: The label wrap covers the barcode, making it hard to scan
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: The label wrap covers the barcode, making it hard to scan
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
CGMP Deviations; presence of Nitrosamine Drug Substance Related Impurity (NDSRI), N-nitroso-duloxetine, above the FDA acceptable intake limit.
Labeling: Illegible label: Manufacturer received complaint of mis-alignment print of the printed dosing instructions on the blister card.
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