FDA-Drug2026-03-11Class IIMISBRANDING
Kirkman FIVE-STAR VASOCAINE Spray recalled due to unstable expiry dates
What this means
Kirkman's FIVE-STAR VASOCAINE Spray (a local anesthetic spray) is being recalled because the manufacturer's stability testing does not support the printed expiration dates on the bottles. This means the product may degrade or become less effective before the labeled date. Nine lots distributed nationwide are affected, with expiration dates ranging from March 2026 to July 2028.
- Check if you have any bottles of Kirkman FIVE-STAR VASOCAINE Spray with lot numbers 839CP-0016 through 839CP-0024.
- Stop using any affected bottles immediately.
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist about whether you need a replacement or alternative anesthetic spray.
- Contact Dermal Source (distributor) or the manufacturer for return instructions.
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Stability Data Does Not Support Expiry Date.
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
Nationwide within the U.S
Affected count
27,380 bottles.
Manufactured in
6400 Rosewood St, N/A, Lake Oswego, OR, United States
Products
FIVE-STAR, VASOCAINE Spray, (Lidocaine HCl 4%, Racepinephrine HCl 0.01%), 4oz bottles, Distributed By: Dermal Source, Portland, OR 97232, NDC 80069-016.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0385-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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