Lidocaine ( ) Jelly recalls
The FDA has published 4 recalls involving Lidocaine ( ) Jelly since 2012. The latest was reported on 7 Jun 2023. Most were for sterility. Akorn has the most recalls in this group. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls4since 2012
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing2latest 7 Jun 2023
Recalls per month, last 24 months
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Class I 0 0%Class II 4 100%Class III 0 0%
Why lidocaine ( ) jelly is recalled
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Ongoing lidocaine ( ) jelly recalls
2 active| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Lidocaine HCl Jelly USP, 2% tubes recalled by Akorn | Akorn | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Lidocaine Hydrochloride Jelly USP, 2%, Packaged as (a) tube recalled | Akorn | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
All lidocaine ( ) jelly recalls, newest first
4 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Lidocaine HCl Jelly USP, 2% tubes recalled by Akorn | Akorn | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Lidocaine Hydrochloride Jelly USP, 2%, Packaged as (a) tube recalled | Akorn | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Lidocaine Hydrochloride Jelly USP, 2%, Sterile tube recalled by Akorn | Akorn | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Lidocaine HCL (sterile) 4% Jelly recalled by Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. | Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab | Sterility | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking Lidocaine ( ) Jelly?
Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.