The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0440-2022·Announced 2022-02-02

Profound Dental Gel Recalled for CGMP Manufacturing Deviations

Edge Pharma, LLC is recalling 221 jars of Profound Dental Gel (Lidocaine/Prilocaine/Tetracaine 10%/10%/4%) nationwide due to Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations identified during production.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall involving CGMP deviations with no reported illnesses or injuries stated in the source text. The hazard is manufacturing-process-related rather than acute harm, qualifying it as a moderate precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Edge Pharma, LLC is voluntarily recalling Profound Dental Gel, a topical oral anesthetic containing Lidocaine HCl 10%, Prilocaine HCl 10%, and Tetracaine HCl 4% in Spearmint-Peppermint flavor. The product is supplied in multiple-dose containers (NDC 05446-0407-10) and distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated on December 6, 2021, following the identification of Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations in the manufacturing process. A total of 221 jars have been affected. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall on January 24, 2022, and the recall was reported to the public on February 2, 2022.

Affected product batches include: 08-2021-16 (distributed 09/21/21–10/19/21), 09-2021-13 (distributed 11/04/21–11/17/21), 09-2021-29 (distributed 10/18/21–11/11/21), and 10-2021-26 (distributed 11/17/21–12/01/21).

Consumers should stop using the recalled product and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacy. The recall was terminated on June 7, 2023.

The recalled product

Product
Profound Dental Gel, Lidocaine HCl/Prilocaine HCl/Tetracaine HCl, 10% / 10% / 4%, Spearmint-Peppermint, Multiple Dose Container for Topical Oral Use, Edge Pharma, LLC, 856 Hercules Dr. Colchester, VT NDC 05446-0407-10
Manufacturer
Edge Pharma, LLC
Hazard
  • cgmp-deviation
  • manufacturing-defect

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.