WellPatch¿ Capsaicin Pain Relief Patch — Class II drug recall D-0018-2016
Terminated recall by The Mentholatum Co., reported 2015-10-21, distributed nationwide. Labeling: Incorrect Instructions; The word not is missing from the following sentences "do bandage tightly o
| Recall number | D-0018-2016 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drug |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | The Mentholatum Co., Orchard Park, NY, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2015-09-17 |
| Classified | 2015-10-14 |
| Reported by FDA | 2015-10-21 |
| Terminated | 2018-06-06 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 80,208 pouches |
| Reason classes | labeling |
| NDC | 10742-8126-02 |
| Lot numbers | 026, EL016, EL036, EL046 |
| Expiration dates | 2016-12 |
Product
WellPatch¿ Capsaicin Pain Relief Patch, 0.025% Natural Capsaicin, External Analgesic, 4 Large Patches, Distributed by Consignor; The Mentholatum Company, Orchard Park, NY, Manufactured by Consignee; Mentholatum (China) Pharmaceuticals, Guangdong China --- NDC 10742-8126-2, UPC 31074201566
Reason for recall
Labeling: Incorrect Instructions; The word not is missing from the following sentences "do bandage tightly or cover with any type of wrap except clothing and "do use with a heating pad or with other heat sources in the Drug Facts panel "Warning" section
Machine access
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