The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0530-2017·Announced 2017-03-22

Synergy Rx Recalls Topical Gels and Creams Due to Sterility Concerns

Synergy Rx is recalling specific prescription topical gels and creams because they may lack assurance of sterility and have CGMP deviations.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe rating under the rubric, particularly given the lack of assurance of sterility for topical products.

Plain-English summary

Synergy Rx is recalling Adapalene 0.1% and 0.3% with Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% gels, as well as Azelaic Acid 15% and 20% creams. The recall is being conducted because the products lack assurance of sterility and have Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations.

The affected products are prescription-only medications distributed nationwide within the United States. All lots of these specific products are included in the recall.

Consumers should stop using these products and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on alternatives or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
ADAPALENE 0.1%, BENZOYL PEROXIDE 2.5% GEL, ADAPELENE 0.3%, BENZOYL PEROXIDE 2,5% GEL, AZELAIC ACID 15% CREAM, AZELAIC ACID 20% IN OI FREE CREAM, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Manufacturer
Synergy Rx

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)

  • All Lots

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 81 recalled by Synergy Rx under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 81 products in this recall →