Moderate riskFDA DrugClass II

Kirkman Maximum Zone 2 lidocaine cream recalled for unsupported expiry date

HTO Nevada Inc. (doing business as Kirkman) is recalling one lot of Maximum Zone 2 4% Lidocaine Cream because stability testing does not support the printed expiration date. The product may lose strength or safety before the labeled date.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗

What to do

  1. Check if you have lot #795CP-0005 with expiration date 06/30/2026
  2. Stop using this product immediately
  3. Contact your pharmacy or healthcare provider if you have questions about your specific bottles

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
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.
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
Adults (0 months and older)

This recall covers 3 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
243 bottles
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
6400 Rosewood St, N/A, Lake Oswego, OR, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
D-0387-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
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. Stability Data Does Not Support Expiry Date. Lot #: 795CP-0005, Exp. Date 06/30/2026 Distribution: Nationwide within the U.S Affected quantity: 243 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.

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