Recall Enforment Report D-1307-2019

Recall Details

Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class II voluntary initiated by Septodont Inc., originally initiated on 05-02-2019 for the product Articaine DENTAL, Articane hydrochloride 4% and epinephrine 1:100,000, 50 cartridges. 1.7 mL each, Rx only, Manufactured for: DENTSPLY Pharmaceutical, by Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc. York, PA 17404, NDC 66312-601-16 Reorder #: 51116 The product was recalled due to labeling: not elsewhere classified. this recall has been initiated due to mislabeling. the printed carton used in manufacturing both batches contained text for both 2% xylocaine dental and articadent dental. xylocaine dental is a trade name for lidocaine hcl 2% and epinephrine 1: 100,000 formulation, while articadent dental is a trade name for articaine hci 4% and epinephrine 1 :100,000. the cartridges contained within the printed carton are labeled appropriately as articadent dental.. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Field Name Field Value
Event ID 82760 What is the Event ID?
A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Number D-1307-2019 What is the Recall Number?
An alphanumeric designation assigned by FDA to a specific, classified recalled product (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Classification Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote What is the Recall Classification?
Numerical designation (I, II, or III) that is assigned by FDA to a particular product recall that indicates the relative degree of health hazard. For recalls pending classification, the entry will display as "Not Yet Classified".
Distribution Pattern Nationwide in the USA What is the Distribution Pattern?
General area of initial distribution such as states, countries, or territories. Note that subsequent distribution by the consignees to other parties may not be included.
Product Description Articaine DENTAL, Articane hydrochloride 4% and epinephrine 1:100,000, 50 cartridges. 1.7 mL each, Rx only, Manufactured for: DENTSPLY Pharmaceutical, by Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc. York, PA 17404, NDC 66312-601-16 Reorder #: 51116
Reason For Recall Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified. This recall has been initiated due to mislabeling. The printed carton used in manufacturing both batches contained text for both 2% Xylocaine DENTAL and Articadent DENTAL. Xylocaine DENTAL is a trade name for Lidocaine HCL 2% and Epinephrine 1: 100,000 formulation, while Articadent DENTAL is a trade name for Articaine HCI 4% and Epinephrine 1 :100,000. The cartridges contained within the printed carton are labeled appropriately as Articadent DENTAL. What is the Reason for Recall?
Information describing how the product is defective.
Product Quantity 240 cartons of 50 glass cartridges each Product Quantity
The amount of product subject to recall.
Voluntary Mandated Voluntary: Firm initiated Voluntary / Mandated
Designates that a recall was initiated voluntarily by a firm on its own volition or after being requested to recall by FDA. “Mandatory” designates that a recall was initiated under a mandatory (statutory) recall authority, a court order, or FDA order.
Report Date 05-29-2019
Recall Initiation Date 05-02-2019 What is the Recall Initiation Date?
The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall.
Termination Date 11-19-2020 What is the Date Terminated?
The date that FDA terminated the recall.
Initial Firm Notification Letter Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public
The method(s) by which the firm initially notified the public or their consignees of a recall.
Product Type Drugs
Recalling Firm Septodont Inc.
Code Info Lot # D02599A, exp. Sept 2020, D02608B, exp. October 2020 Code Information
A list of all lot and/or serial numbers, product numbers, expiration dates, sell or use by dates, etc., which appear on the product or its labeling.
Recalled NDC Packages 66312-601-16; 66312-602-16
Status Terminated - A recall where FDA has determined that all reasonable efforts have been made to remove or correct the violative product in accordance with the recall strategy, and proper disposition has been made according to the degree of hazard.

Recalled Products

NDC Proprietary Name Non-Proprietary Name Dosage Form Route Name Company Name Product Type
66312-601Articadent Articaine Hydrochloride And Epinephrine BitartrateInjection, SolutionSubmucosalDentsply PharmaceuticalHuman Prescription Drug
66312-602Articadent Articaine Hydrochloride And Epinephrine BitartrateInjection, SolutionSubmucosalDentsply PharmaceuticalHuman Prescription Drug