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Biotene Moisturizing Mouth Spray, with xylitol, For dry… recallZ-0272-2014 · GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. · initiated Oct 17, 2013

Terminated

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  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 GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 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

Label indicates, "Sweetened with xylitol and Sorbitol", however product does not contain sorbitol.

FDA root cause category: Labeling Change Control

What the company is doing

GlaxoSmithKline sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated October 17, 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 return all affected product. If product was further distributed customers were instructed notify their customers of the recall and the actions required. Customers were asked to complete and return the enclosed business replay card even if they have no affected product in their inventory. Customers should complete the return goods packing slip, enclose it with their return goods shipment and affix the return label to the package. Customers with questions should call Customers Service at 1-800-743-4014. For questions regarding this recall call 919-269-1194.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0272-2014
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Oct 17, 2013
Posted by the FDA
Nov 13, 2013
Recalling firm
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
Quantity
483,204 bottles
Product code
LFD
FDA submissions
K123731
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution .

Product description

Biotene Moisturizing Mouth Spray, with xylitol, For dry mouth symptom relief, 44.3ml/1.5 FL. OZ., Sugar Free Sweetened with xylitol and sorbitol, GlaxoSmithKline, Consumer Healthcare, L.P., Moon Township, PA 15108. Biotene Mouth Spray is used for the treatment of dry mouth

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

UPC: 048582001558, Lot numbers U3E031, U3E151, U3E211, U3F201, U3G031, U3G171, U3G231 and U3G311.

Devices named in this recall

1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

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