THERA PEARL 3-in-1 BREAST THERAPY, 2 hot and cold packs in plastic box. The Thera Pearl 3-in-1 Breast Therapy is a reusable therapeutic hot and cold pack for use with pain, swelling, engorgement, plugged ducts or mastitis associated with breast feeding or to help encourage let-down while using a breast pump.
FDA Recall Z-0784-2013 · Posted 2013-02-04
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Recalling FirmLansinoh Laboratories Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeIME
Date Initiated2012-08-14
Date Terminated2013-03-08
Product Quantity51,472 units
Reason for Recall
The Spanish translation on the Instructions for Use (IFU) insert and product package for hot and cold packs has incorrect heating instructions which would cause product to over heat.
Firm Action
Lansinoh Laboratories, Inc. sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated August 14, 2012, to all affected customer. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to stop distributing and quarantine the affected product. Customers were informed that a credit would be issued for the affected product and they were asked to mail the postage paid Business Reply Card even if they do not have the affected product. If necessary call 1-877-366-1182 to arrange pickup. For questions customers were instructed to call the Customer Service Center at 1-800-292-4794.
For questions regarding this recall call 703-299-6477.
Root Cause
Error in labeling
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide Distribution, including the states of TX, CA, NJ, NY, SD, RI, WV, IL PA, NC and MN.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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