The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0237-2017·Announced 2017-01-04

Cipher Pharmaceuticals Recalls Subpotent Inova Benzoyl Peroxide Pads

Cipher Pharmaceuticals is recalling 216 boxes of Inova benzoyl peroxide pads due to subpotent drug levels. The product was distributed in Arizona, Colorado, and Ohio.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is a subpotent drug level, which is a documentation and specification issue rather than a direct safety threat like contamination or injury.

Plain-English summary

Cipher Pharmaceuticals US LLC is recalling 216 boxes of INOVA (benzoyl peroxide) 4% and Easy Pad (tocopherol) 5% for topical use. The recall is due to subpotent drug levels, where initial stability testing showed variation within the lot outside of product specifications.

The affected product is packaged in a box containing 30 pads of benzoyl peroxide 3g and 28 capsules of topical tocopherol 5%. It is an over-the-counter product manufactured for Innocutis Holdings, LLC. The specific lot number is 01316L02 6871201301.

The recalled product was distributed in Arizona, Colorado, and Ohio. Consumers should stop using the product and contact their healthcare provider or the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
INOVA (benzoyl peroxide) 4%, Easy Pad (tocopherol) 5%, For topical use only, packaged in a box containing: 30 pads of benzolyl peroxide 3g, 28 capsules of topical tocopherol 5%, OTC, Manufactured for: Innocutis Holdings, LLC, Charleston, SC 29401, NDC 68712-013-01
Affected units
216

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot #01316L02 6871201301

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states: