FDA recall D-049-2013

Valeant Pharmaceuticals · Class III · drug

Product

AcneFree Acne Pore Cleanser (benzoyl peroxide 2.5% w/v), 3 oz (85 g) canister, Dist. by: University Medical Pharmaceuticals Corp., Irvine, CA 92618, UPC 7 88521 13546 2.

Reason for recall

Subpotent (Single Ingredient) Drug: This product was found to be subpotent for the benzoyl peroxide active ingredient. Additionally, this product is mislabeled because the label either omits or erroneously added inactive ingredients to the label.

Distribution

Nationwide

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2012-10-15
Report date
2012-11-14
Termination date
2013-03-25
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Bridgewater, NJ, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-049-2013