US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Apr 2, 2013 (13 years ago)

Cetacaine Liquid Topical Anesthetic, Rx Only, a) 14 g bottle (NDC 10223-0202-2); Kit…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Subpotent Drug: Cetacaine Topical Anesthetic Liquid is being recalled because one of the three active ingredients, tetracaine, is below the specification limit at the 21 month stability test point.

What was recalled

Cetacaine Liquid Topical Anesthetic, Rx Only, a) 14 g bottle (NDC 10223-0202-2); Kit w/14 g (NDC 10223-0202-3); 30 g bottle (NDC 10223-0202-4) Manufactured by Cetylite Industries, Inc., 9051 River Road Pennsauken, NJ 08110 -

Recalling firm
Cetylite Industries, Inc.
NDC code
10223-0202-2
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-019-2014

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.