Novocol recalls 3% Polocaine Dental injections with cracked cartridges that could cause injury. Affected units contain 50 single-dose cartridges, manufactured for Dentsply. Stop using immediately if you have this product.
Defective container: cracked/broken cartridges
Novocol is recalling dental anesthetic injections that may have cracked cartridges. This defect could lead to injury if the cartridge breaks during use. The product is only available by prescription and is not for home use.
Cracked cartridges can break during use, potentially causing injury to the user or patient. This defect may occur in the container, leading to leakage or improper administration of the anesthetic.
Prescription dental anesthetic users who have the recalled 3% Polocaine Dental injections with 50 single-dose cartridges. Dentists and dental clinics using this product are most at risk.
Check for the product name '3% Polocaine Dental' with 50 single-dose cartridges (1.7 ml each). The lot number D05159C and expiration date 07-31-2027 are specific to this recall.
Discard the entire product if you have the recalled cartridges with cracked containers.
No, the recalled product has a risk of cracked cartridges that could cause injury. Do not use this product.
Look for the product name '3% Polocaine Dental' with 50 single-dose cartridges (1.7 ml each), lot number D05159C, and expiration date 07-31-2027.
Discard the entire product immediately and contact Novocol for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Novocol to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0230-2026 — Novocol Novocol Hello, I own a Novocol that is covered by recall D-0230-2026 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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