FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0521-2017

Product

PreviDent 5000 ppm, DRY MOUTH, 1.1% Sodium Fluoride, PRESCRIPTION STRENGTH TOOTHPASTE, SLS Free Formula, SOOTHING MINT, 3.4 FL OZ (100 mL), Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc., New York, NY 10022 --- NDC 0126-0016-61, UPC 3834110622

Brand name
Prevident
Generic name
Sodium Fluoride
Active ingredient
Sodium Fluoride
Route
Dental
NDC
0126-0016
Affected lot / code info
Lots: 6350US561G, 6350US562G, 6351US561G, 6351US562G

Why it was recalled

Label Mix up; rear panel is incorrectly labeled with the PreviDent 5000 Enamel Protect rear panel.

Recalling firm

Firm
Colgate Palmolive Co
Manufacturer
Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
300 Park Ave, Attn: Anthony Cavaliere, New York, New York 10022-7402

Distribution

Quantity
14,656 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-02-13
FDA classified
2017-03-15
Posted by FDA
2017-03-22
Terminated
2017-06-13
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0521-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.