PureLife topical anesthetic gel recalled for defective container seals
PureLife topical anesthetic gel (benzocaine 20%, 1 oz) may contain bottles with incomplete seals. This could allow the product to leak or become contaminated. About 450 units were distributed nationwide.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Check your PureLife topical anesthetic gel bottle for signs of leakage or damage.
- Do not use the product if the seal appears incomplete or broken.
- Contact your pharmacy or retailer for a replacement or refund.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- PureLife, TOPICAL ANESTHETIC GEL, BENZOCAINE 20%, 1 oz (30mL), Strawberry Flavor, Manufactured for Pure Life, LLC, Manufactured for PureLife LLC., Carson, CA 90810. NDC 68987-001-30
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- All ages (0 months and older)
This recall covers 7 products — see all of them.
Details
- Units affected
- 450 units
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Manufactured in
- 480 S Democrat Rd, Gibbstown, NJ, United States
- Classification
- Class II
- Recall number
- D-0605-2026
In the FDA's words
- Description
- PureLife, TOPICAL ANESTHETIC GEL, BENZOCAINE 20%, 1 oz (30mL), Strawberry Flavor, Manufactured for Pure Life, LLC, Manufactured for PureLife LLC., Carson, CA 90810. NDC 68987-001-30 Defective container:may contain bottles with incomplete seals BNZ-001921, EXP 04/15/2029 Distribution: Nationwide in the USA Affected quantity: 450 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.
- Pearson Quality Topical Anesthetic Gel (20% Benzocaine), Mint Flavor, Net Contents: 1 oz (3o g), Manufactured for: Pearson Dental Supply Inc., Sylmar, CA 913…D-0600-2026 · 900 units
- Quala Dental Products, Topical Anesthetic Gel, 20 % Benzocaine, Strawberry Flavor Net Contents: 1 oz (30 g), Quala Dental Products, Made in USA for NDC Inc.,…D-0601-2026 · 150 units
- DHP Topical Anesthetic Gel, Benzocaine 20%, Strawberry Flavor, 1 oz. (30 g), Manufactured for and Distributed by Dental Health Products, Inc, 2614 North Suga…D-0602-2026 · 150 units
- Burkhart topical anesthetic gel, benzocaine 20 %, Strawberry Flavor, 1 oz (30 mL), Manufactured for Burkhart Dental Supply, Tacoma, Washington, 98409. NDC: 4…D-0603-2026 · 150 units
- Dental City TOPICAL ANESTHETIC GEL, BENZOCAINE 20%, Strawberry Flavor, 1 OZ (30 g), Distributed by Dental City, 3205 Yeager Dr., Green Bay, WI 54311. NDC 69…D-0604-2026 · 450 units
- PureLife, TOPICAL ANESTHETIC GEL, BENZOCAINE 20%, 1 oz (30mL), Strawberry Flavor, Manufactured for Pure Life, LLC, Manufactured for PureLife LLC., Carson,… (this page)D-0605-2026 · 450 units
- safco SensiCaine-Ultra (20% Benzocaine), Topical Anesthetic Gel, Strawberry Flavor, 1 oz. (29.6mL), Distributed by: Safco Dental Supply Co., Buffalo Grove,…D-0606-2026 · 150 units