Nupercainal recall: Labeling Error
Nupercainal, Dibucaine, Hemorrhoidal & Topical Analgesic Ointment, a) 1-oz. tubes (NDC 0067-5812-96), b) 2-oz. tubes (NDC 0067-5812-86), OTC. Distributed by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054.
Why was Nupercainal recalled?
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date. The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible.
What should I do if I have this product?
Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
Lot #: a) 10109149, 10111499, 10117160, 10119603, and 10121763, Exp 4/13 to 8/13; b) 10109148, 10112258, 10113806, 10115615, 10117161, 10119604, 10119605, 10121782, and 10122762, Exp 3/13 to 9/13.
- Product
- Nupercainal, Dibucaine, Hemorrhoidal & Topical Analgesic Ointment, a) 1-oz. tubes (NDC 0067-5812-96), b) 2-oz. tubes (NDC 0067-5812-86), OTC. Distributed by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054.
- Recalling firm
- Novartis Consumer Health
- Quantity
- 91,872/1-oz. tubes and 94,464/2-oz. tubes
- Distribution
- Nationwide and Panama
- Recall date
- March 27, 2013
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (drug)