Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-0860-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Lipo Escultura Corp. |
| Report date | Jun 1, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Dec 3, 2015 |
| Quantity | unknown |
| Location | Brooklyn, NY, United States |
Official product description
LIPO ESCULTURA capsules, 250 mg, 60-count bottles, Distributed By: JAT Productos Naturales Corp., BROOKLYN, NY 11238, www.lipoesculturatreatment.com
Why the product was recalled
Marketed Without An Approved NDA/ANDA: Tainted product marketed as a dietary supplement. Product found to be tainted with sibutramine, an appetite suppressant that was withdrawn from the U.S. market in October 2010 for safety reasons, and diclofenac, a prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, making this an unapproved drug.
Distribution information
Nationwide via Internet sales
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Press Release.
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