FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0144-2025

Product

Pearson Quality, Topical Anesthetic Gel, 20% Benzocaine, For Professional Use Only, Net Contents: 1 oz (30 g), Manufactured for Pearson Dental Supply Inc., Sylmar, CA 91342 USA.

Affected lot / code info
Lot: BNZ-001646, Exp Date: 11/26/2026, Keystone Item No. 03-30619

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
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-0144-2025. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.