CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 5 Nov 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
CVS pharmacy, Pain Relieving Antiseptic Spray recalled
Wisconsin Pharmacal is recalling CVS pharmacy, Pain Relieving Antiseptic Spray, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 3 Oct 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0047-2015
- FDA event ID
- 69497
- Recalling firm
- Wisconsin Pharmacal, Jackson, WI
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 3 Oct 2014
- FDA classified
- 27 Oct 2014
- Reported
- 5 Nov 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Drug class
- Pain Medication
Timeline
| 3 Oct 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 27 Oct 2014 | Classified by FDA | +24 days |
| 5 Nov 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: CVS Pharmacy Pain Relieving Antiseptic Spray tested positive for microbial growth.
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
CVS pharmacy, Pain Relieving Antiseptic Spray. Benzalkonium Cl 0.13% Lidocaine HCl 2.5% 5 FL OZ (148 mL), OTC, Distributed by CVS Pharmacy, Inc., Woonsocket RI 02895 NDC 68093-6150-1
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
Stores named: CVS
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: CVS Pharmacy Pain Relieving Antiseptic Spray tested positive for microbial growth.
Which lots are affected?
Lots 61443, 61444, 61454 Exp. 06/16
Where was it sold?
Nationwide
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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