PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Low Class III Terminated

Nupercainal, Dibucaine, Hemorrhoidal & Topical Analgesic Ointment, a) 1-oz. tubes (NDC 0067-5812-96), b) 2-oz. tubes (NDC 0067-5812-86), OTC. Distributed by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054.

Reported: March 27, 2013 Initiated: March 7, 2013 #D-208-2013

Product Description

Nupercainal, Dibucaine, Hemorrhoidal & Topical Analgesic Ointment, a) 1-oz. tubes (NDC 0067-5812-96), b) 2-oz. tubes (NDC 0067-5812-86), OTC. Distributed by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054.

Reason for Recall

Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date. The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible.

Details

Recalling Firm
Novartis Consumer Health
Units Affected
91,872/1-oz. tubes and 94,464/2-oz. tubes
Distribution
Nationwide and Panama
Location
Lincoln, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Nupercainal, Dibucaine, Hemorrhoidal & Topical Analgesic Ointment, a) 1-oz. tubes (NDC 0067-5812-96), b) 2-oz. tubes (NDC 0067-5812-86), OTC. Distributed by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054.. Recalled by Novartis Consumer Health. Units affected: 91,872/1-oz. tubes and 94,464/2-oz. tubes.
Why was this product recalled?
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date. The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on March 27, 2013. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-208-2013.