FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0145-2025

Product

safco, SensiCaine Ultra, Topical Anesthetic Gel, Contains 20% Benzocaine, 1 oz (29.6 mL), Cherry, NDC 67239-0219-1, Gluten Free, Distributed by: Safco Dental Supply Co., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, Made in USA, For Professional Use Only.

Brand name
Safco Sensicaine Ultra Topical Anesthetic Gel
Generic name
Benzocaine
Active ingredient
Benzocaine
Route
Dental
NDC
67239-0219
FDA application
M022
Affected lot / code info
Lot: BNZ-001646, Exp Date: 11/26/2026, Keystone Item No. 03-64119

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
Safco Dental Supply Co.
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-0145-2025. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.