FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1077-2015

Product

MONISTAT 1 SIMPLE CURE (Miconazole Nitrate Vaginal Insert) 1200 mg ovule, 1-DAY MAXIMUM STRENGTH TREATMENT OVULE per case, over-the-counter, Distributed by INSIGHT Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Trevose, PA 19053-8433, NDC 63736-013-30

Brand name
Monistat 1 Combination Pack
Generic name
Miconazole Nitrate
NDC
63736-013
FDA application
NDA021308
Affected lot / code info
Lot#: R18193, Exp 10/2016

Why it was recalled

Marketed without an approved NDA/ANDA: The distributed units of Monistat 1 Simple Cure include only the 1200 mg vaginal suppository; the approved NDA requires both a 1200 mg vaginal suppository and the 2% topical cream.

Recalling firm

Firm
Medtech Products, Inc.
Manufacturer
Insight Pharmaceuticals LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
660 White Plains Rd, N/A, Tarrytown, New York 10591-5139

Distribution

Quantity
4,175 cases (50,100 ovules); and 6 cases (72 ovules) as company samples
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-04-10
FDA classified
2015-05-13
Posted by FDA
2015-05-20
Terminated
2016-03-03
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1077-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class III recall: Monistat 1 Combination Pack · FDA Drug Recalls