MAXIMUM Zone 1 lidocaine cream recalled for unsupported expiry date
Kirkman's Maximum Zone 1 4% Lidocaine Cream (1/2 oz bottles) is being recalled because stability testing does not support the listed expiration date of July 31, 2026. This means the product may not maintain its intended strength and safety beyond an earlier date. The recall affects lot #807CP-0003 distributed nationwide.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Stop using this product immediately if you have lot #807CP-0003
- Do not use the cream, even if it appears normal
- Discard the product safely or contact your pharmacy for guidance
- Contact Dermal Source or your healthcare provider with questions
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- MAXIMUM, ZONE 1, 4% Lidocaine Cream, 1/2 oz bottles, Distributed By: Dermal Source, Portland, OR 97232, NDC 80069-014.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- Adults (0 months and older)
This recall covers 3 products — see all of them.
Details
- Units affected
- 178 bottles
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Manufactured in
- 6400 Rosewood St, N/A, Lake Oswego, OR, United States
- Classification
- Class II
- Recall number
- D-0386-2026
In the FDA's words
- Description
- MAXIMUM, ZONE 1, 4% Lidocaine Cream, 1/2 oz bottles, Distributed By: Dermal Source, Portland, OR 97232, NDC 80069-014. Stability Data Does Not Support Expiry Date. Lot #: 807CP-0003, Exp. Date 07/31/2026. Distribution: Nationwide within the U.S Affected quantity: 178 bottles
- Hazard
- Stability Data Does Not Support Expiry Date.
3 products in this recall
Five-Star Vasocaine and Maximum lidocaine recalled over expiry dates
Kirkman is recalling three topical numbing products, distributed by Dermal Source of Portland, OR: Five-Star Vasocaine spray, Maximum Zone 1 lidocaine cream, and Maximum Zone 2 lidocaine cream. The company's stability testing does not support the expiry dates printed on these products. No injuries have been reported.
The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.
- FIVE-STAR, VASOCAINE Spray, (Lidocaine HCl 4%, Racepinephrine HCl 0.01%), 4oz bottles, Distributed By: Dermal Source, Portland, OR 97232, NDC 80069-016.D-0385-2026 · 27,380 bottles.
- MAXIMUM, ZONE 1, 4% Lidocaine Cream, 1/2 oz bottles, Distributed By: Dermal Source, Portland, OR 97232, NDC 80069-014. (this page)D-0386-2026 · 178 bottles
- MAXIMUM, ZONE 2, 4% Lidocaine Cream, (Lidocaine 4% and Epinephrine 0.01%), 1 oz bottles, Distributed By: Dermal Source, Portland, OR 97232, NDC 80069-015.D-0387-2026 · 243 bottles