The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1327-2014·Announced 2014-05-28

PRO ArthMax Dietary Supplement Recalled for Unapproved Active Ingredients

Human Science Foundation is recalling PRO ArthMax tablets because FDA analysis found unapproved prescription drugs in the product.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Human Science Foundation is recalling PRO ArthMax Dietary Supplement tablets, 750 mg, 120 count bottles. The recall involves 24,268 bottles distributed nationwide. The product was marketed without an approved New Drug Application (NDA) or Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA).

The FDA conducted an analysis of the product and found it contained Chlorzoxazone, Nefopam, Diclofenac, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, and Indomethacin. These are active pharmaceutical ingredients that were not declared on the product label. The presence of these unapproved drugs in a dietary supplement poses a safety risk to consumers.

Consumers who have purchased PRO ArthMax Dietary Supplement tablets should stop using the product and contact Human Science Foundation for a refund or further information. The affected lots include Lot# 220113, 800213, U133000, U143200, and YJK015311.

The recalled product

Product
PRO ArthMax Dietary Supplement tablets, 750 mg, 120 count bottles, Distributed by Human Science Foundation, Los Angeles, CA
Affected units
24,268

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 (6)

  • Lot# 220113
  • Exp. 01/16 Lot# 800213
  • Exp. 03/16 Lot# U133000
  • Exp. 04/16 Lot# U143200
  • Exp. 08/16 Lot# YJK015311
  • Exp. 10/16

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.