Atrapro Antipruritic Hydrogel, 1.5 oz gel tube, 4 Net wt/ 1.5 oz.. RX only, Professional Sample, Not for...
Oculus Innovative Sciences Inc began a recall of Atrapro Antipruritic Hydrogel, 1.5 oz gel tube, 4 Net wt/ 1.5 oz.. RX only, Professional Sample, Not for Sale. Pre-printed tube: MS31071, Shelf carton... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Out of specification result - stability test failure of free available chlorine (FAC) which functions as a preservative for the hydrogel. The 13 month test result obtained was 4 ppm FAC and the stability specification...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-0890-2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Product
- Atrapro Antipruritic Hydrogel, 1.5 oz gel tube, 4 Net wt/ 1.5 oz.. RX only, Professional Sample, Not for Sale. Pre-printed tube: MS31071, Shelf carton: PL51091-08 Atrapro Antipruritic HydroGel is indicated to manage and relieve the burning, itching and pain experienced with various types of dermatoses, including radiation dermatitis and atopic dermatitis.
- Product code
- FRO Dressing, Wound, Drug
- Reason for recall
- Out of specification result - stability test failure of free available chlorine (FAC) which functions as a preservative for the hydrogel. The 13 month test result obtained was 4 ppm FAC and the stability specification is >10 ppm FAC.
- FDA root cause
- Incorrect or no expiration date
- Action
- Oculus sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated February 12, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immediately discontinue distribution and segregate the affected product. Immediately remove the affected lots of Recall product from the inventory of sales representative, sub contracted distribution and or fulfillment centers. Segregate the affected product in a secure location for return or destruction. If the product was further distributed customers were instructed to notify healthcare professionals of this recall. Customers were also instructed to completed and return the Business Reply Card and fax to 1-415-462-5163. Once the firm receives the affected product the customer would be contacted by an Oculus Representative and provided a Returns Goods Authorization (RGA) number. For questions customers were instructed to call 1-707-559-2445. For questions regarding this recall 707-559-7191, ext 14.
- Quantity in commerce
- 56,566 1.5 oz tubes
- Distribution
- Nationwide Distribution - One distributor in PA
- Product codes and lots
- Lot 12A0012, Exp 2/2013; Lot 12A0013, Exp 2/2013: Lot 12A1116, Exp 2.2013; Lot 12A1119, Exp 2/2013; Lot 12B1144, Exp 3/2013; Lot 12B1148, Exp 3/2013; Lot 12C1157, Exp 4/2013; Lot 12E190. Exp 6/2013; Lot 12E194, Exp 6/2013; Lot 12E198, Exp 6/2013; Lot 12E202. Exp 6/2013; Lot 12E208, Exp 6/2013; Lot 12E211, Exp 6/2013.
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0890-2013 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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