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Lidocaine 2.5% and Prilocaine Cream Recalled by Akorn, Inc. Due to Failed Impurities/Degredation Specifications: Out of Specification results for...
What You Should Do
Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Akorn, Inc. directly.
Affected Products
Lidocaine 2.5% and Prilocaine Cream, 2.5%. 30g tube, Rx only, Manufactured by: Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc., Amityville, NY 11701, NDC 50383-667-30
Quantity: 22,605 tubes
Why Was This Recalled?
Failed Impurities/Degredation Specifications: Out of Specification results for an unknown impurity was found during routine stability testing at 12 months.
Where Was This Sold?
This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.
About Akorn, Inc.
Akorn, Inc. has 176 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.
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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report