FDA · Drugs · Wednesday, May 6

Lidocaine Wound Gel (Benzalkonium Chloride recall

Water-Jel Technologies, LLC recalled Lidocaine Wound Gel (Benzalkonium Chloride on May 6, 2026 because of failed PH Specifications. It was sold nationwide.

Why it was recalled

Failed PH Specifications

What's recalled

Lidocaine Wound Gel (Benzalkonium Chloride, 0.13% and Lidocaine Hydrochloride, 2%), NET WT 0.5 OZ (14 g), Distributed by: CVS PHarmacy, INc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895. NDC 59898-950

Quantity: 31,488 tubes

What to do

Check whether you have the product (match the lot numbers, dates or codes in the official notice). Stop using it, and return it or throw it away as the notice says.

Read the official FDA notice

Details

Company: Water-Jel Technologies, LLC, Huntersville, NC
Date: Wednesday, May 6
Severity: Class III
the product is unlikely to cause health problems but breaks a rule.
Where sold: Nationwide
Nationwide in the USA
Status: Ongoing
Recall number: D-0509-2026
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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