Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc. recalls Scandonest 3% Plain (Mepivacaine Hydrochloride 3% without Vasoconstrictor), packaged in cartons of 50 cartridges (1.7
Novocol recalls Scandonest 3% Plain cartridges due to labeling errors. This may cause confusion with other products. Check your carton for batch numbers and contact Novocol for details.
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Labeling: Label mix-up
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What happened, in plain English
Novocol is recalling Scandonest 3% Plain dental anesthetic cartridges because of a labeling mix-up. This could lead to confusion with other products, but it does not pose a safety risk to users. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36660-novocol-scandonest-3-plain-label-mix-up-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36660-novocol-scandonest-3-plain-label-mix-up-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0127-2021
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“Novocol Scandonest 3% Plain: Label Mix-Up Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36660-novocol-scandonest-3-plain-label-mix-up-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0127-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0127-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The labeling mix-up means the product might be confused with other dental anesthetics. This could lead to incorrect use if someone mistakes it for a different product. However, the product itself is safe and does not cause injury.
Who’s affected
People who have the Scandonest 3% Plain cartridges with batch numbers D02701G through D03050E (expiring through February 2022) are affected. Dentists and dental clinics using these cartridges are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your Scandonest 3% Plain cartridge carton for batch numbers: D02701G to D03050E. These cartridges were manufactured for SEPTODONT, Inc. and expire through February 2022.
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What to do — step by step
Check Carton Label
Look for batch numbers D02701G through D03050E on the carton of 50 cartridges.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
Yes, the product is safe but there is a labeling mix-up that could cause confusion with other products.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Check the carton for batch numbers D02701G through D03050E. If you have these, contact Novocol for further instructions.
How can I tell if my product is recalled?
Look for batch numbers D02701G to D03050E on the carton of 50 Scandonest 3% Plain cartridges.
Contact Novocol
We’ve drafted a message you can send Novocol to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0127-2021 — Novocol Novocol Hello, I own a Novocol that is covered by recall D-0127-2021 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-0127-2021 (November 20, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0127-2021 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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