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Drug recall · FDA · Published January 24, 2019

US Compounding Inc recalls LET Gel 4% (Lidocaine HCl 4% + EPINEPHrine HCl 0.05% + Tetracaine HCl 0.5%), 3mL Single Use Syringe, Rx only, US

US Compounding Inc recalls 3mL LET Gel 4% syringes with missing lot and expiration dates. Labels print as Lot# YYYDDYY@XX with a Beyond Use Date. Consumers should check labels for these specific markings.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-0482-2019DrugUS Compounding Inc ›
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Recalling firmUS Compounding Inc1270 Dons Ln, N/A · Conway, AR 72032-4753
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What happened, in plain English

US Compounding Inc is recalling 3mL single-use syringes for LET Gel 4% (a prescription medication) because labels are missing lot and expiration dates. This could lead to using expired or incorrect medication, which is risky for patients. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/39230-us-compounding-inc-let-gel-4-syringes-missing-lot-exp.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/39230-us-compounding-inc-let-gel-4-syringes-missing-lot-exp · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0482-2019

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“US Compounding Inc: LET Gel 4% Syringes Missing Lot/Exp Dates.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/39230-us-compounding-inc-let-gel-4-syringes-missing-lot-exp. Based on FDA recall #D-0482-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0482-2019%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The labels are missing both lot and expiration dates. Instead, they show a 'Lot# YYYDDYY@XX' code with a Beyond Use Date. This makes it impossible to verify if the medication is still safe or expired.

Who’s affected

Prescription patients using the LET Gel 4% syringes from US Compounding Inc. Those with the specific labeling format (Lot# YYYDDYY@XX) are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for labels printed as 'Lot# YYYDDYY@XX' with a Beyond Use Date. The product is a 3mL single-use syringe for prescription use only, sold by US Compounding Inc.

  • Brand
    US Compounding Inc
  • Product
    LET Gel 4% (Lidocaine HCl 4% + EPINEPHrine HCl 0.05% + Tetracaine HCl 0.5%), 3mL Single Use Syringe, Rx only, US
  • Category
    Drug
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Label Details

    Look for the label format 'Lot# YYYDDYY@XX' with a Beyond Use Date. If present, the product is part of this recall.

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Questions people ask

Why is this product being recalled?

The labels are missing both lot and expiration dates. Instead, they print a 'Lot# YYYDDYY@XX' code with a Beyond Use Date, which makes it impossible to verify the medication's safety.

How can I tell if I have the recalled product?

Check for labels printed as 'Lot# YYYDDYY@XX' with a Beyond Use Date. The product is a 3mL single-use syringe for prescription use only from US Compounding Inc.

What should I do if I have the recalled product?

The recall record does not specify a remedy. Check the label format to confirm, and contact US Compounding Inc at 800-718-3588 for further guidance.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send US Compounding Inc to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall D-0482-2019 — US Compounding Inc LET Gel 4% (Lidocaine HCl 4% + EPINEPHrine HCl 0.05% + Tetracaine HCl 0.5%), 3mL

Hello,

I own a LET Gel 4% (Lidocaine HCl 4% + EPINEPHrine HCl 0.05% + Tetracaine HCl 0.5%), 3mL Single Use Syringe, Rx only, US that is covered by recall D-0482-2019 from US Compounding Inc.

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-0482-2019 (January 24, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0482-2019 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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