FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0018-2016

Product

WellPatch¿ Capsaicin Pain Relief Patch, 0.025% Natural Capsaicin, External Analgesic, 4 Large Patches, Distributed by Consignor; The Mentholatum Company, Orchard Park, NY, Manufactured by Consignee; Mentholatum (China) Pharmaceuticals, Guangdong China --- NDC 10742-8126-2, UPC 31074201566

Affected lot / code info
Lot numbers: EL016, EL 026, EL036, EL046, Expiration Date: 12/2016

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Incorrect Instructions; The word not is missing from the following sentences "do bandage tightly or cover with any type of wrap except clothing and "do use with a heating pad or with other heat sources in the Drug Facts panel "Warning" section

Recalling firm

Firm
The Mentholatum Co.
Notification channel
Telephone
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
707 Sterling Drive, N/A, Orchard Park, New York 14127

Distribution

Quantity
80,208 pouches
Distribution pattern
Nationwide through Walmart stores.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-09-17
FDA classified
2015-10-14
Posted by FDA
2015-10-21
Terminated
2018-06-06
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0018-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.