FDA recall record

Allergan PLC Skin Medica Acne System, Contains: Purifying Foaming Wash recall — FDA D-1410-2020

SUBPOTENT DRUG: Products failed assay results at the 12 and 24 month timepoints.

Class IIIclassification
D-1410-2020official record ID
Aug 5, 2020report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-1410-2020
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass III
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmAllergan PLC
Report dateAug 5, 2020
Recall initiation dateJul 6, 2020
Quantity8,555 kits
LocationIrvine, CA, United States

Official product description

Skin Medica Acne System, Contains: Purifying Foaming Wash (Salicylic Acid 2.0%), 5 fl oz.; Purifying Toner (Salicylic Acid 2.0%), 6 fl oz,; Acne Treatment Lotion (Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%), 2 fl oz., Distributed in the U.S.A. by Allergan, Irvine, CA 92612, UPC 300234966005

Why the product was recalled

SUBPOTENT DRUG: Products failed assay results at the 12 and 24 month timepoints.

Distribution information

Nationwide within the United States

How to read the classification

FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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