FDA-Drug2026-06-24Class IIPACKAGING DEFECT
PureLife topical anesthetic gel recalled for defective container seals
What this means
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.
- 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.
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Defective container:may contain bottles with incomplete seals
Intended for
All ages
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
Nationwide in the USA
Affected count
450 units
Manufactured in
480 S Democrat Rd, Gibbstown, NJ, United States
Products
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
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0605-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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