Moderate riskFDA DrugClass II

Burkhart topical anesthetic gel recalled for defective bottles with incomplete seals

Burkhart topical anesthetic gel (benzocaine 20%, strawberry flavor) may contain bottles with incomplete seals, which could allow the product to leak or become contaminated. About 150 units with expiration date 04/15/2029 are affected nationwide.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗

What to do

  1. Check Burkhart topical anesthetic gel bottles for signs of leakage or seal damage before use
  2. Do not use gel from bottles with incomplete or damaged seals
  3. Contact your dental supplier or Burkhart Dental Supply if you have affected product

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
Burkhart topical anesthetic gel, benzocaine 20 %, Strawberry Flavor, 1 oz (30 mL), Manufactured for Burkhart Dental Supply, Tacoma, Washington, 98409. NDC: 43498-310-30
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
All ages (0 months and older)

This recall covers 7 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
150 units
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
480 S Democrat Rd, Gibbstown, NJ, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
D-0603-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
Burkhart topical anesthetic gel, benzocaine 20 %, Strawberry Flavor, 1 oz (30 mL), Manufactured for Burkhart Dental Supply, Tacoma, Washington, 98409. NDC: 43498-310-30 Defective container:may contain bottles with incomplete seals BNZ-001917, Exp 04/15/2029 Distribution: Nationwide in the USA Affected quantity: 150 units
Hazard
Defective container:may contain bottles with incomplete seals

7 products in this recall

Pearson, Quala and more benzocaine gels recalled for incomplete seals

Keystone Industries is recalling 7 topical anesthetic gels containing 20% benzocaine, sold as Pearson Quality, Quala, DHP, Burkhart, Dental City, PureLife, and safco SensiCaine-Ultra. The recall is due to a container defect: some bottles may have incomplete seals. No injuries have been reported.

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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