ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0890-2013 ยท FRO Dressing, Wound, Drug

Oculus Innovative Sciences Inc

Atrapro Antipruritic Hydrogel, 1.5 oz gel tube, 4 Net wt/ 1.5 oz.. RX only, Professional Sample, Not for Sale. Pre-printed tube: MS31071, Shelf carton: PL51091-08 Atrapro Antipruritic HydroGel is indicated to manage and relieve the burning, itching and pain experienced with various types of dermatoses, including radiation dermatitis and atopic dermatitis.

DateFeb 26, 2013 (initiated Feb 12, 2013)
StatusTerminated
ReasonOut of specification result - stability test failure of free available chlorine (FAC) which functions as a preservative for the hydrogel. The 13 month test result obtained was 4 ppm FAC and the stability specification is >10 ppm FAC.
Root causeIncorrect or no expiration date
ActionOculus sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated February 12, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immediately discontinue distribution and segregate the affected product. Immediately remove the affected lots of Recall product from the inventory of sales representative, sub contracted distribution and or fulfillment centers. Segregate the affected product in a secure location for return or destruction. If the product was further distributed customers were instructed
Quantity56,566 1.5 oz tubes
DistributionNationwide Distribution - One distributor in PA
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K012945SYNTHES 2.4 MM CANNULATED SCREW
Synthes (Usa), Dec 3, 2001