Class II · Moderate risk
Zicam
CGMP Deviations; FDA inspection of the contract manufacturer noted out of limit results for microbiological testing
CHINA_GEL (Camphor 3.00%, Menthol 5.00%) (Menthol and Camohor (synthetic))
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
CGMP deviations: Product being recalled as it was made in the same facility where contamination with B. cepacia was found in other products.
Cause type: cGMP deviation
Departures from current Good Manufacturing Practice found in production or during FDA inspection. A broad quality-system cause: the batch was made under conditions that fall short of FDA manufacturing standards. All cgmp deviation recalls.
What was recalled
CHINA_GEL (Camphor 3.00%, Menthol 5.00%) A TOPICAL PAIN RELIEVER, packaged as a) 2 OZ (56.8g) tube, NDC 76305-300-13; b) 4 OZ (113.5g) jar, UPC 6 87806 10004 2, NDC 76305-300-02; c) 6 OZ (170 g) tube, UPC 6 87806 10006 2, NDC 76305-300-03; d) 8 OZ (226.8g) jar, UPC 6 87806 10008 2, NDC 76305-300-04; e) 16 OZ (453.6g), Bottle w/ Pump, UPC 6 87806 10016 7, NDC 76305-300-03; f) 128 OZ (3.78L) Gallon, UPC 6 87806 10128 7, NDC 76305-300-06; Distributed by: CHINA-GEL LLC, Arlington Heights, IL 60005,
Affected NDCs
76305-0300-02
76305-0300-03
76305-0300-04
76305-0300-06
76305-0300-13
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Drug: Menthol
Product details
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China-Gel Topical Pain Reliever Menthol and Camohor (synthetic) NDC 76305-0300 |
MENTHOL 50 mg/g; CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) 30 mg/g | Cream Topical |
China-Gel, LLC | OTC |
- Recalling firm
- China Gel Inc
- NDC code
- 76305-300-13
- Origin
- IL, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0788-2021 · FDA notice
Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall.
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