FDA Recall Terminated

THERA PEARL 3-in-1 BREAST THERAPY, 2 hot and cold packs in plastic box. The Thera Pearl 3-in-1 Breast Therapy is a reusable therapeutic hot and cold pack for use with pain, swelling, engorgement, plugged ducts or mastitis associated with breast feeding or to help encourage let-down while using a breast pump.

Recall: Z-0784-2013 · Initiated August 14, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0784-2013
Event Number
63390
Firm
Lansinoh Laboratories Inc
FEI Number
3022898
Product Code
IME
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Error in labeling
Initiated
August 14, 2012
Posted
February 4, 2013
Terminated
March 8, 2013
Address
333 N Fairfax St, Ste 400, Alexandria, VA, 22314-2632

Description

THERA PEARL 3-in-1 BREAST THERAPY, 2 hot and cold packs in plastic box. The Thera Pearl 3-in-1 Breast Therapy is a reusable therapeutic hot and cold pack for use with pain, swelling, engorgement, plugged ducts or mastitis associated with breast feeding or to help encourage let-down while using a breast pump.

Reason

The Spanish translation on the Instructions for Use (IFU) insert and product package for hot and cold packs has incorrect heating instructions which would cause product to over heat.

Action

Lansinoh Laboratories, Inc. sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated August 14, 2012, to all affected customer. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to stop distributing and quarantine the affected product. Customers were informed that a credit would be issued for the affected product and they were asked to mail the postage paid Business Reply Card even if they do not have the affected product. If necessary call 1-877-366-1182 to arrange pickup. For questions customers were instructed to call the Customer Service Center at 1-800-292-4794. For questions regarding this recall call 703-299-6477.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution, including the states of TX, CA, NJ, NY, SD, RI, WV, IL PA, NC and MN.

Quantity

51,472 units