Recall of Device Recall Puracyn OTC Wound & Skin Care Solution

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Oculus Innovative Sciences Inc.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    60387
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0449-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-11-09
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-01-11
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-12-07
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Dressing, wound,drug - Product Code FRO
  • Reason
    Unapproved drug claims and those not approved under 510k clearance.
  • Action
    Oculus Innovative Sciences sent an"URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated November 15, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to identify and remove all affected product from inventory. A Business Reply Card was attached to the letter for customers to complete and return via fax to 1-415-462-5181. Call Oculus Innovative Sciences Customer Service at 1-800-759-9305 for questions regarding this recall.

Device

  • Model / Serial
    Part number: 6000;80003 (8 oz trigger spray): Lot numbers: 10E0084-01, exp 11/11; 10F0099, exp 12/11; 10F0105, exp 12/11; 041311-01, exp 5/12.  Part number: 6002; 80001, (8 oz finger pump); lot number s: 041311-01, exp 5/12;  081710-01, exp.9/11;  120810-01, exp 2/2012; 073010-02, exp 11/11.  Part number: 6004; 80005. 16 oz with insert:  061511-02. exp 12/12.
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    Unclassified
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution.
  • Product Description
    Puracyn OTC; || Wound & Skin Care Solution with Preservatives; Sold in 8 fl oz (trigger spray and finder pump) and 16 fl oz pump with insert. || Kills 99.99% of Staph, MRSA, Strep and other Infectious Germs in 30 seconds in solution. || Does not contain Antibiotics, Steroids or Alcohol. || -Cleans infected wounds in one step || - Safe to use around eyes, nose, m mouth and open wounds || - Accelerated healing of minor wounds by keeping the wound clean || -Non-toxic and non-irritating. || Manufactured by Oculus Innovative Sciences for Innovaycen, Inc. || 3546 N. Riverside Ave. Rialto, CA 92377 || Made in USA. || Intended for OTC use for the management of skin abrasions, lacerations, minor irritations, cuts, and intact skin.
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

  • Manufacturer Address
    Oculus Innovative Sciences Inc, 1129 N Mcdowell Blvd, Petaluma CA 94954-1110
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
  • Source
    USFDA