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Atrapro Antipruritic Hydrogel, 1.5 oz gel tube, 4 Net wt/… recallZ-0890-2013 · Oculus Innovative Sciences Inc · initiated Feb 12, 2013

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in February 2013

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Oculus Innovative Sciences Inc or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

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 category: Incorrect or no expiration date

What the company is doing

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.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0890-2013
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Feb 12, 2013
Posted by the FDA
Feb 26, 2013
Recalling firm
Oculus Innovative Sciences Inc
Quantity
56,566 1.5 oz tubes
Product code
FRO
FDA submissions
K012945
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution - One distributor in PA

Product 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.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

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.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

16 devices cleared under K012945 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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