Tetracaine recalls
The FDA has published 3 recalls involving Tetracaine since 2012. The latest was reported on 15 Jun 2022. Most were for manufacturing (cgmp) deviations. Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office 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 recalls3since 2012
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 15 Jun 2022
Recalls per month, last 24 months
click a bar for that monthSeverity split
Class I 0 0%Class II 3 100%Class III 0 0%
Why tetracaine is recalled
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By year
All tetracaine recalls, newest first
3 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution recalledTetracaine Hydrochloride | Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Tetracaine HCl Nasal Solution recalled by Edge Pharma | Edge Pharma | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Tetracaine HCL Ophthalmic 0.05% Solution recalled | Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab | Sterility | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking Tetracaine?
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.