FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0228-2026

Product

2% Xylocaine DENTAL with Epinephrine 1:100,000 (Lidocaine HCI and Epinephrine Injection USP), packaged in a carton containing 50 single-dose cartridges, 1.7 mL each, Rx only, Manufactured for Dentsply Pharmaceutical, York, PA 17404, by Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc., NDC 66312-176-16.

Brand name
Xylocaine
Generic name
Lidocaine Hydrochloride And Epinephrine Bitartrate
Active ingredients
Epinephrine Bitartrate, Lidocaine Hydrochloride
Route
Submucosal
NDCs
66312-176, 66312-181
FDA application
ANDA088390
Affected lot / code info
Lot: D05337B, expires: 06-30-2027

Why it was recalled

Defective container: cracked/broken cartridges

Recalling firm

Firm
Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc.
Manufacturer
Dentsply Pharmaceutical
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
25 Wolseley Crt, Cambridge, N/A, Canada

Distribution

Quantity
18,789 cartons- 50 cartridges /carton
Distribution pattern
U.S.A. Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2025-10-31
FDA classified
2025-12-12
Posted by FDA
2025-12-24
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0228-2026. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.