FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1138-2017

Product

Vitamin A&D Ointment (petroleum 93.5%), Skin Protectant, NET Wt. 0.18 OZ (5g), Manufactured for Medline Industries, Inc., Northfield, IL 60093 USA. NDC: 53329-090-16

Affected lot / code info
Lot Number: A-K-8383

Why it was recalled

Labeling Mixup; the individual A&D ointment foil packets are incorrectly labeled as petroleum jelly. The boxes and outer case are correctly labeled as A&D ointment.

Recalling firm

Firm
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES INC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
3 Lakes Dr, N/A, Northfield, Illinois 60093-2753

Distribution

Quantity
462 cases, 144 packets per case
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-08-03
FDA classified
2017-09-12
Posted by FDA
2017-09-20
Terminated
2017-11-21
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1138-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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