CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 25 Sep 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Pre-tat (lidocaine) 1 Pre Tattoo Prep With Lidocaine Cream recalled
Ridge Properties is recalling Pre-tat (lidocaine) 1 Pre Tattoo Prep With Lidocaine Cream, 4%, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 9 Aug 2019 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-1856-2019
- FDA event ID
- 83538
- Recalling firm
- Ridge Properties, Salem, OR
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 9 Aug 2019
- FDA classified
- 13 Sep 2019
- Reported
- 25 Sep 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Drug class
- Pain Medication
Timeline
| 9 Aug 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 13 Sep 2019 | Classified by FDA | +35 days |
| 25 Sep 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +12 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: products were found to be contaminated and above specification for lidocaine assay.
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
PRE-TAT (lidocaine) 3 in 1 Pre Tattoo Prep With Lidocaine Cream, 4%, packaged in a) 1 OZ (NDC 69804-002-05), b) 2 OZ (NDC 69804-002-02), and c) 4 OZ (NDC 69804-002-03) jars, OTC, Manufactured, packed & distributed by Pain Relief Naturally, Salem, OR 97301.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide in the USA via internet sales through Amazon.com; ebay.com; Walmart.com; tatbalm.net; Naturallyhl.com
Stores named: Walmart, Amazon, Online Retailers
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: products were found to be contaminated and above specification for lidocaine assay.
Which lots are affected?
Lot # 1222, Exp 06/14/2023
Where was it sold?
Nationwide in the USA via internet sales through Amazon.com; ebay.com; Walmart.com; tatbalm.net; Naturallyhl.com
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.
Other products in this recall event
5 other products · FDA event 83538This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Pre-tat (lidocaine) 1 Pre Tattoo Prep With Lidocaine Liquid Gel recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Pre-tat (lidocaine) 1 Pre Tattoo Prep With Lidocaine Liquid Gel recalled | Ridge Properties | Sterility | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Superior Pain & Itch Relief (lidocaine) Liquid Gel recalled | Ridge Properties | Potency & Assay | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Soothing Sore Relief (lidocaine) Liquid Gel recalled by Ridge Properties | Ridge Properties | Potency & Assay | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Soothing Sore Relief (lidocaine) Cream recalled by Ridge Properties | Ridge Properties | Potency & Assay | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Superior Pain & Itch Relief (lidocaine) Cream recalled | Ridge Properties | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
More recalls from Ridge Properties
All 11| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Superior Pain & Itch Relief (lidocaine) Cream recalled | Ridge Properties | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Soothing Sore Relief (lidocaine) Cream recalled by Ridge Properties | Ridge Properties | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Soothing Sore Relief (lidocaine) Liquid Gel recalled by Ridge Properties | Ridge Properties | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Superior Pain & Itch Relief (lidocaine) Liquid Gel recalled | Ridge Properties | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Pre-tat (lidocaine) 1 Pre Tattoo Prep With Lidocaine Liquid Gel recalled | Ridge Properties | Sterility | Nationwide |