FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0141-2025

Product

Patterson Dental, Patterson Topical Anesthetic Gel, Benzocaiine, 1 oz. (30 ml), Manufactured for (Fabrique pour): Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. 1031 Mendota Heights Road, Saint Paul, MN 55120, NDC 50227-1002-3.

Brand name
Patterson Dental Topical Anesthetic
Generic name
Benzocaine
Active ingredient
Benzocaine
Route
Dental
NDC
50227-1002
FDA application
M022
Affected lot / code info
Lot: BNZ-001646, Exp Date: 11/26/2026, Keystone Item No. 03-27119

Why it was recalled

CGMP deviations: the bulk product was rejected by the Quality Unit after routine inspection of the mixing vessel showed scratches on the sides and bottom of the mixing vessel. Product was to be rejected but was inadvertently released and shipped to customers.

Recalling firm

Firm
Keystone Industries
Manufacturer
Patterson Dental
Notification channel
E-Mail
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
480 S Democrat Rd, Gibbstown, New Jersey 08027-1239

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA and Canada, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Honduras, and Qatar.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2024-11-14
FDA classified
2024-12-13
Posted by FDA
2024-12-25
Status
Completed

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0141-2025. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.