Lidocaine Wound Gel Recall: Water-Jel A5014, A5018, A5019
Announced 2026-05-06 · FDA
FDA recall of Water-Jel Lidocaine Wound Gel distributed by CVS Pharmacy due to failed pH specifications. The recall covers 31,488 tubes distributed nationwide in the USA under lots A5014, A5018, and A5019. No corrective action is listed in the provided information.
| Brand | Water-Jel Technologies, LLC |
|---|---|
| Product | Lidocaine Wound Gel (Benzalkonium Chloride, 0.13% and Lidocaine Hydrochloride, 2%), NET WT 0.5 OZ (14 g), Distributed by: CVS PHarmacy, INc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895. NDC 59898-950 |
| Reason | Failed PH Specifications |
| Severity | low |
| Units affected | 31488 |
| Distribution | Nationwide in the USA |
| Agency | FDA |
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
- Stop using the product and discard any tubes from lots A5014, A5018, or A5019.
- Contact CVS Pharmacy or Water-Jel for instructions on return, refund, or disposal.
- If you have experienced any adverse effects, consult a healthcare professional.
How to identify the recalled item
| Lot / date codes | Lots: A5014, A5018, A5019 |
|---|---|
| Lot / date codes | Lots: A5014, A5018, A5019 |
These are the identifiers FDA published for this recall. Most recall notices list no UPC or model number at all — if the code on your item is not shown here, that does not mean the item is excluded. Check the official notice, or contact the company.
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