FDA Recall Terminated

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.

Recall: Z-0890-2013 · Initiated February 12, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0890-2013
Event Number
64316
Firm
Oculus Innovative Sciences Inc
FEI Number
3004554409
Product Code
FRO
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Incorrect or no expiration date
Initiated
February 12, 2013
Posted
February 26, 2013
Terminated
November 25, 2013
Address
1129 N Mcdowell Blvd, Petaluma, CA, 94954-1110

Description

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.

Reason

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.

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.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution - One distributor in PA

Quantity

56,566 1.5 oz tubes