Lidocaine Prilocaine Cream (Teva) – Manufacturing Deviation (2022)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Lidocaine 2.5% and Prilocaine 2.5% Cream, USP, packaged in a) 5 g tubes (NDC 0591-2070-72), b) 30 g tubes (NDC 0591-2070-30), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharma, Inc., Buena, NJ 08310, USA, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054, USA
Brand
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #: a) 16291, Exp. Date 01/2024, 16469, Exp. Date 02/2024, b)16255, Exp. Date 11/2022, 16256, 16412 Exp. Date 02/2024, 16257, 16258, Exp. Date12/2022, 16505, 6506, Exp. Date 03/2024, 16627, 16786, 16787, 16820, Exp. Date 04/2024.
Products Sold
Lot #: a) 16291, Exp. Date 01/2024;16469, Exp. Date 02/2024; b)16255, Exp. Date 11/2022; 16256, 16412 Exp. Date 02/2024; 16257, 16258, Exp. Date12/2022; 16505, 6506, Exp. Date 03/2024; 16627,16786, 16787,16820, Exp. Date 04/2024.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc is recalling Lidocaine 2.5% and Prilocaine 2.5% Cream, USP, packaged in a) 5 g tubes (NDC 0591-2070-72), b) 30 g due to cGMP Deviations. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
cGMP Deviations
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026