CVS Lidocaine Wound Gel
CVS is recalling Lidocaine Wound Gel (NDC 59898-950, 0.5 oz) due to failed pH specifications.
Stop using this product. Return it to your local CVS Pharmacy for a refund or replacement. Contact CVS Pharmacy at 1-800-SHOP-CVS if you have questions.
Recall at a glance
- Quantity recalled
- 31,488 tubes
Why it was recalled
CVS Pharmacy is recalling Lidocaine Wound Gel (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13% and Lidocaine Hydrochloride 2%), 0.5 oz (14 g), NDC 59898-950, distributed by CVS Pharmacy, due to failure to meet pH specifications. The product may not maintain proper pH stability, which could affect its safety and efficacy.
Is mine affected?
Check the NDC or UPC and strength printed on the package. Yours is affected if it matches one below.
Lidocaine Wound Gel (Benzalkonium Chloride, 0.13% and Lidocaine Hydrochloride, 2%), NET WT 0.5 OZ (14 g)
- Lot code
- A5014, A5018, A5019
- NDC / UPC
- NDC 59898-950
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Firm initiated recall
- Publicly announced
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
Official source
Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-05-01 · primary source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification