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Event 72246

1 recalled-product record grouped only because every row carries this exact official event ID.

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Event summary

Timeline bucket
September 17, 2015
Product types
Drug
Classifications
Class II
Statuses
Terminated
Recalling firm wording
The Mentholatum Co.

Dossier provenance

Source snapshots represented here

  • openFDA Drug Enforcement Report-date coverage June 20, 2012–July 08, 2026 Known gap: openFDA describes 2004-present coverage, but the current export has no report-date records in this interval.

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drug · product 1 of 1

WellPatch¿ Capsaicin Pain Relief Patch, 0.025% Natural Capsaicin, External Analgesic, 4 Large Patches, Distributed by Consignor; The Mentholatum Company, Orchard Park, NY, Manufactured by Consignee; Mentholatum (China) Pharmaceuticals, Guangdong China --- NDC 10742-8126-2, UPC 31074201566

D-0018-2016
Recall number
D-0018-2016
Initiated
September 17, 2015
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recalling firm
The Mentholatum Co.
Quantity
80,208 pouches

App-derived interpretation

Labeling or packaging reason.labeling_packaging · v1.0.0
Labeling: Incorrect

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Reason for recall

Labeling: Incorrect Instructions; The word not is missing from the following sentences "do bandage tightly or cover with any type of wrap except clothing and "do use with a heating pad or with other heat sources in the Drug Facts panel "Warning" section

Code information

Lot numbers: EL016, EL 026, EL036, EL046, Expiration Date: 12/2016

Distribution pattern

Nationwide through Walmart stores.