AcneFree 24 Hour Clearing System containing 1-count 4 fl oz (118 mL) Oil-Free Purifying Cleanser ...

FDA Recall #D-042-2013 — Class III — October 15, 2012

Recall #D-042-2013 Date: October 15, 2012 Classification: Class III Status: Terminated

Product Description

AcneFree 24 Hour Clearing System containing 1-count 4 fl oz (118 mL) Oil-Free Purifying Cleanser (benzoyl peroxide 2.5% w/v) AFCS-0101-00, 1-count 4 fl oz (118 mL) Renewing Toner AFCS-0201-01, and 1-count 2 fl oz (59 mL) Repair Lotion (benzoyl peroxide 3.7% w/v) AFCS-0301-00 per carton, Dist. by: University Medical Pharmaceuticals Corp., Irvine, CA 92618, UPC 7 88521 12008 6.

Reason for Recall

Subpotent (Single Ingredient) Drug: This product was found to be subpotent for the benzoyl peroxide active ingredient. Additionally, this product is mislabeled because the label either omits or erroneously added inactive ingredients to the label.

Recalling Firm

Valeant Pharmaceuticals — Bridgewater, NJ

Classification

Class III — Not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Product Type

Drugs

Product Quantity

1,097,846 cartons

Distribution

Nationwide

Code Information

All lots with expiration dates between 10/10/12 through 10/10/14 of UPC 7 88521 12008 6

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated