Synergy Rx Recalls Hydroquinone 28% Solution Due to Sterility Concerns
Synergy Rx is recalling Hydroquinone 28% Solution because it may not be sterile. The recall covers all lots distributed nationwide.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Drugs): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Synergy Rx is recalling Hydroquinone 28% Solution, a prescription-only medication. The recall was initiated because the product lacks assurance of sterility and involves Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations.
The recall includes all lots of the product. The medication was distributed nationwide within the United States.
Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- HYDROQUINONE 28% SOLUTION, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
- Manufacturer
- Synergy Rx
- Category
- Drug — Topical Prescription
- Hazard
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.
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