FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1424-2012

Product

Midol Complete, Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine Maleate, Caplets, OTC, a) 16 ct. blister (NDC 0280-8005-16), b)24 ct. blister, Distributed by Bayer Health Care, Morristown, NJ 07962 (NDC 0280-8005-25)

Brand name
Midol Complete
Generic name
Acetaminophen, Caffeine, And Pyrilamine Maleate
Active ingredients
Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine Maleate
Route
Oral
NDC
0280-8005
FDA application
M027
Affected lot / code info
NAA055N Exp.12/13, NAA05PC Exp.12/13, NAA0462 Exp.12/13

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Label Mix-up: This recall was initiated after identifying that the label statement on the blister strip regarding the maximum number of capsules/caplets that should be taken within a 24-hour period, does not match the statement on the carton.

Recalling firm

Firm
Bayer Healthcare, LLC
Manufacturer
Bayer HealthCare LLC.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
36 Columbia Rd, Morristown, New Jersey 07960-4526

Distribution

Quantity
48,528 cartons
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed to 93 retail accounts/customers.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-04-26
FDA classified
2012-07-19
Posted by FDA
2012-07-25
Terminated
2014-03-27
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1424-2012. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.