US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Aug 1, 2018 (8 years ago)

Lidocaine 2.5% and Prilocaine Cream, 2.5%. 30g tube, Rx only, Manufactured by: Hi-Tech…

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

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degredation Specifications: Out of Specification results for an unknown impurity was found during routine stability testing at 12 months.

What was recalled

Lidocaine 2.5% and Prilocaine Cream, 2.5%. 30g tube, Rx only, Manufactured by: Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc., Amityville, NY 11701, NDC 50383-667-30

Recalling firm
Akorn, Inc.
NDC code
50383-667-30
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1046-2018

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.

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