Drug recall

Zicam Cold Remedy Gel Swabs, (Zincum Gluconium 2X) in boxes of 20 and 34 medicated swabs, developed and…

FDA recall event 52569 · Class I · Matrixx Initiatives Inc

Key facts

Event ID 52569
Recall numbers D-611-2010, D-612-2010
Recalling firm Matrixx Initiatives Inc
Product type Drugs
Products Zicam Cold Remedy Gel Swabs, (Zincum Gluconium 2X) in boxes of 20 and 34 medicated swabs, developed and distributed by Zicam LLC, Scottsdale, AZ a wholly owned subsidiary of Matrixx Initiatives, Inc., Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel (Zincum Gluconium 2X) 0.50 fl oz bottle, packaged in single and Twin Pack boxes, developed and distributed by Zicam LLC, Scottsdale, AZ a wholly owned subsidiary of Matrixx…
Classification Class I
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Reports of Adverse Events: use of product has been associated with anosmia (loss of smell) which is a long-term or permanent condition
Initiation date Jun 16, 2009
Termination date Sep 1, 2011
City Scottsdale
State AZ
Country United States
FEI number 3007187671

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  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • None FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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