Key Takeaway

Kamedis BIO-HERBAL DANDRUFF CARE THERAPEUTIC 2-STEP DANDRUFF CARE SYSTEM - Kamedis Bio-Herbal Dandruff Care 0.1% PYRITHIONE ZINC, STEP 1 PRE-TREAT Concentrated Botanical Scalp Lotion (0.1% Pyrithione by Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. was recalled on May 26, 2016. The hazard: Subpotent Drug: Out of Specification assay values on stability for the active ingredient, zinc pyrithione.

FDA Drug Class III Terminated

Kamedis BIO-HERBAL DANDRUFF CARE THERAPEUTIC 2-STEP DANDRUFF CARE SYSTEM - Kamedis Bio-Herbal Dandruff Care 0.1% PYRITHIONE ZINC, STEP 1 PRE-TREAT Concentrated Botanical Scalp Lotion (0.1% Pyrithione

Recalled: May 26, 2016 ~17,100 kits units affected D-0134-2017

Description

Kamedis BIO-HERBAL DANDRUFF CARE THERAPEUTIC 2-STEP DANDRUFF CARE SYSTEM - Kamedis Bio-Herbal Dandruff Care 0.1% PYRITHIONE ZINC, STEP 1 PRE-TREAT Concentrated Botanical Scalp Lotion (0.1% Pyrithione Zinc) 4.20 FL OZ (125mL) (NDC 51672-2126-0) and STEP 2 CLEANSE Concentrated Botanical Dandruff Shampoo (1.0% Pyrithione Zinc)(0.6.80 FL OZ (200 mL) (NDC 51672-2125-5), Distributed by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A, Inc. Hawthorne, NY 10532. NDC

Hazard / Reason

Subpotent Drug: Out of Specification assay values on stability for the active ingredient, zinc pyrithione.

Class III: Product that is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Class III is the least severe classification. The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but still violates FDA regulations.

Products Affected

Kamedis BIO-HERBAL DANDRUFF CARE THERAPEUTIC 2-STEP DANDRUFF CARE SYSTEM - Kamedis Bio-Herbal Dandruff Care 0.1% PYRITHIONE ZINC, STEP 1 PRE-TREAT Concentrated Botanical Scalp Lotion (0.1% Pyrithione

Drugs

Company Information

Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

Hawthorne, NY, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide

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