Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-019-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Cetylite Industries, Inc. |
| Report date | Dec 4, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Quantity | 30 g - 11403 units; 14 g - 7338 units 14 g kit - 200 units |
| Location | Pennsauken, NJ, United States |
Official product description
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 -
Why the product 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.
Distribution information
Nationwide
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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