Water-jel Technologies, Llc: Lidocaine Wound Gel (benzalkonium Chloride, 0.13% And Lidocaine Hydrochloride, 2%)

Recall Summary CVS Pharmacy's Lidocaine Wound Gel (0.5 oz tubes) is being recalled nationwide because the product failed to meet required pH specifications. The gel, which contains lidocaine and benzalkonium chloride and is used for wound care, was distributed across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. This is a Class III recall, the lowest risk classification.

Recalling firm
Water-Jel Technologies, LLC
Product
Lidocaine Wound Gel (Benzalkonium Chloride, 0.13% and Lidocaine Hydrochloride, 2%), NET WT 0.5 OZ (14 g), Distributed by: CVS PHarmacy, INc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895. NDC 59898-950
Reason
Failed PH Specifications
Classification
Class III
Category
drug recall
Country
United States
Agency
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Recall date
2026-04-07
Status
Ongoing
Areas affected
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, ...
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA

Official recall notice from U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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