FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1319-2015

Product

biotene Gentle Formula FLUORIDE TOOTHPASTE GENTLE MINT , 4.3 oz.(121.9 g) tubes, Manufactured by Oratech, South Jordan, UTAH, 84095, Distributed by GlaxoSmithKline, Consumer Healthcare, L.P., Moon Township, PA 15108 NDC 0135-0558-01

Brand name
Biotene
Generic name
Sodium Fluoride
Active ingredient
Sodium Fluoride
Route
Oral
NDCs
0135-0557, 0135-0558
FDA application
M022
Affected lot / code info
Lot # Y3E211, Exp 04/16 Y3G231, Y3G251, Exp 06/16 Y3J231,Y3N191 Exp 08/16 Y3N171, Exp 11/16 Y4A141, Exp 12/16 Y4C271, Exp 02/17 Y4E131, Exp 04/17 Y4G101, Exp 05/17 Y4H191, Exp 06/17

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Substance: Fragments of wood found when the product was extruded onto a toothbrush.

Recalling firm

Firm
GlaxoSmithkline Consmer Healthcare
Manufacturer
Haleon US Holdings LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1000 GSK Drive, N/A, Moon Township, Pennsylvania 15108

Distribution

Quantity
111,892 tubes
Distribution pattern
Nationwide, Puerto Rico & Taiwan

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-07-15
FDA classified
2015-08-11
Posted by FDA
2015-08-19
Terminated
2017-04-19
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1319-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.