Novocol recalls mepivacaine dental injections with cracked cartridges that could leak. Stop using if you have the specific lot number. This is a safety issue for dental procedures.
Defective container: cracked/broken cartridges
Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada is recalling mepivacaine dental injections that may have cracked cartridges. This defect could cause leaks during dental procedures, potentially leading to injury or infection.
Cracked cartridges can leak the medication during dental procedures. This leakage could lead to accidental injection of the drug into the wrong area or cause infection if the medication contacts the patient's skin or mucous membranes.
Dental professionals and patients who use the recalled mepivacaine injections. Those with the specific lot number D05159G are most at risk.
Check for the carton labeled with lot number D05159G, manufactured by Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc. The product contains 50 single-dose cartridges of mepivacaine injection, 1.7 mL each, with an expiration date of 07-31-2027.
Inspect the cartridges for cracks or breaks before use. If damaged, do not use the product.
The product may have cracked cartridges that could leak during use, so it is not safe to use if the cartridges are damaged.
Check the lot number on the carton. If it is D05159G, stop using the product and contact Novocol for instructions.
Look for the carton with lot number D05159G, manufactured by Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc., containing 50 single-dose mepivacaine cartridges.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Novocol to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0231-2026 — Novocol Novocol Hello, I own a Novocol that is covered by recall D-0231-2026 from Novocol. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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