Thermacare Muscle Pain Therapy HeatWraps: a) UPC 0573301314 b) UPC 0573301303 Product Usage: Provides heat therapy for temporary relief of minor muscular and joint aches and pains associated with overexertion, sprains, and arthritis.
FDA Recall Z-0554-2019 · Posted None
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Recalling FirmPfizer Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeIMD
Date Initiated2018-10-02
Date Terminated2023-08-28
Product Quantity119232 units
Reason for Recall
The firm received complaints of the wrap coming apart and leaking granular material
Firm Action
Pfizer, Inc. initiated the recall by letter on 10/02/2018 to the direct accounts. The notice instructed the direct consignees to conduct a sub-recall by notifying any of their accounts to determine if they had any of the affected lot(s) in their inventory at any of their locations. If so, the recalling firm requested that they discontinue distributing the product lot and promptly return the affected product to Pfizer Inc. (c/o Stericycle Inc.).
The firm expanded the scope of their recall to the consumer level and disseminated a notice on 11/27/2018 to its direct accounts. The firm issued a press release on 11/26/2018.
Root Cause
Device Design
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide Distribution and PR
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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