Class II · Moderate risk
Zicam
CGMP Deviations; FDA inspection of the contract manufacturer noted out of limit results for microbiological testing
ROHTO Redness Relief
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: The Mentholatum Company has recalled Rohto Arctic, Rohto Ice, Rohto Hydra, Rohto Relief and Rohto Cool eye drops, due to concerns related to the quality assurance of sterility controls.
Cause type: Sterility / contamination
A product that must be sterile could not be assured sterile, or was contaminated. A top reason for injectables, eye drops and IV products - loss of sterility assurance can lead to serious infections. All sterility / contamination recalls.
What was recalled
ROHTO Redness Relief, ice, Redness Reliever, Lubricant, Astringent Eye Drops, Sterile, Net. Wt. 0.4 FL OZ (13 mL). UPC 3 10742 01086 2, Manufactured by Rohto-Mentholatum (Vietnam) Co., Ltd. for The Mentholatum Company, Orchard Park, NY 14127. Made in Vietnam.
Drug: Menthol Category: Eye Drops & Ophthalmic
- Recalling firm
- The Mentholatum Co.
- Origin
- NY, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1038-2014 · 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. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.
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Class II · Moderate risk
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Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Class II · Moderate risk
Rohto Cooling Eye Drops Dry Aid
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Class II · Moderate risk
Rohto Cooling Eye Drops Digi Eye
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Class III · Low risk
Red Cross Oral Pain
Labeling; Not Elsewhere Classified: The Mentholatum Company is initiating a voluntary recall due to an error in the labeling of the cotton pellet box found within the Red Cross Oral Pain blister pack. The cotton pellet box states that the product contains "Natural Eugenol Oil" in which it does not.
Class II · Moderate risk
WellPatch¿ Capsaicin Pain Relief Patch
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Class II · Moderate risk
ROHTO Redness Relief
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: The Mentholatum Company has recalled Rohto Arctic, Rohto Ice, Rohto Hydra, Rohto Relief and Rohto Cool eye drops, due to concerns related to the quality assurance of sterility controls.
Class II · Moderate risk
ROHTO Cooling Eye Drops
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: The Mentholatum Company has recalled Rohto Arctic, Rohto Ice, Rohto Hydra, Rohto Relief and Rohto Cool eye drops, due to concerns related to the quality assurance of sterility controls.
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