Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc. is recalling 15,398 cartridges of Scandonest 3% Plain (mepivacaine hydrochloride 3% without vasoconstrictor), a dental anesthetic. The recall was initiated because of a label mix-up, where the cartridges or packaging may be incorrectly identified. Because this medication is used as an injectable anesthetic for dental procedures, a labeling error could lead to the administration of the wrong drug or incorrect dosage. Consumers and dental professionals should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist regarding this voluntary recall.
A label mix-up can result in a patient receiving the incorrect medication or concentration of anesthetic, which may lead to inadequate pain management or unexpected side effects during dental procedures.
Refund for unused dental anesthetic cartridges.
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