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D-047-2013 Class III Terminated

Recalled by Valeant Pharmaceuticals — Bridgewater, NJ

Recall Details

Product Type
Drugs
Report Date
November 14, 2012
Initiation Date
October 15, 2012
Termination Date
March 25, 2013
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
81,319 canisters

Product Description

AcneFree 3-in-1 Acne Night Repair Foam (retinol + salicylic acid 1.5% w/v), 3 oz (85 g) canister, Dist. by: University Medical Pharmaceuticals Corp., Irvine, CA 92618, UPC 7 88521 13548 6.

Reason for Recall

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

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide

Code Information

All lots with expiration dates between 10/10/12 through 10/10/14 of UPC 7 88521 13548 6

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  • D-046-2013 Class III — AcneFree Acne Astringent Toner Pads (salicylic acid 2% w/v); 60-count pads per j (October 15, 2012)
  • D-048-2013 Class III — AcneFree Severe Maximum Strength Acne Pore Cleanser (benzoyl peroxide 5% w/v), 3 (October 15, 2012)
  • D-042-2013 Class III — AcneFree 24 Hour Clearing System containing 1-count 4 fl oz (118 mL) Oil-Free Pu (October 15, 2012)
  • D-043-2013 Class III — AcneFree 24 Hour Severe Acne Clearing System containing 1-count 4 fl oz (118 mL) (October 15, 2012)
  • D-049-2013 Class III — AcneFree Acne Pore Cleanser (benzoyl peroxide 2.5% w/v), 3 oz (85 g) canister, D (October 15, 2012)