2% Xylocaine DENTAL with Epinephrine 1:100 — Class II drug recall D-0228-2026
Ongoing recall by Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc., reported 2025-12-24, distributed nationwide. Defective container: cracked/broken cartridges
| Recall number | D-0228-2026 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drug |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc., Cambridge, Canada |
| Recall initiated | 2025-10-31 |
| Classified | 2025-12-12 |
| Reported by FDA | 2025-12-24 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Reason classes | packaging |
| NDC | 66312-0176, 66312-0176-16, 66312-0181, 66312-0181-16 |
| Lot numbers | D05337B |
| Expiration dates | 2027-06-30 |
Product
2% Xylocaine DENTAL with Epinephrine 1:100,000 (Lidocaine HCI and Epinephrine Injection USP), packaged in a carton containing 50 single-dose cartridges, 1.7 mL each, Rx only, Manufactured for Dentsply Pharmaceutical, York, PA 17404, by Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc., NDC 66312-176-16.
Reason for recall
Defective container: cracked/broken cartridges
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.