The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0695-2017·Announced 2017-05-10

Fagron Recalls Zinc Oxide Paste Due to Labeling Error

Fagron, Inc. is recalling Zinc Oxide Paste 25% because of an incorrect strength value in the Drug Facts Panel.

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 and involves a minor labeling error where the correct strength is still visible on the primary container, posing no significant health risk.

Plain-English summary

Fagron, Inc. is recalling Zinc Oxide Paste 25%, 500 g, intended for prescription compounding. The recall is due to a labeling error where the Drug Facts Panel displays an incorrect strength value, although the correct strength is displayed on the primary container.

The affected product is identified by Lot # 17C01-U07-036096 and has an expiration date of 5/1/2020. The product was distributed nationwide within the US.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected product and contact Fagron, Inc. for further instructions or a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Zinc Oxide Paste 25%, 500 g, For Prescription Compounding, Fagron Inc.2400 Pilot Knob Rd, St. Paul, MN 55120m NDC 51522-0694-5.
Manufacturer
Fagron, Inc

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 (2)

  • Lot #: 17C01-U07-036096
  • Exp. 5/1/2020

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.