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FDA Drug recall · Reported December 9, 2015

Carbo-O-Philic 40 Cream 40% (Urea) tubes, a) 3 oz (85 g) (NDC 54162-640-03) , b) 7 oz (200 g) (NDC 54162-640-07), Rx Only For topical use only, Distributed by Geritrex Corporation, East Mount Vernon, NY 10550

Marketed without an Approved NDA/ANDA: FDA has determined that the products are unapproved new drugs and misbranded.

Recall #
D-0390-2016
Affected scope
9,948 tubes: 3 oz(8,832), 7 oz(1,116)
Initiated
October 27, 2015
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Geritrex Corp recalled Carbo-O-Philic 40 Cream 40% (Urea) tubes, a) 3 oz (85 g) (NDC 54162-640-03) , b) 7 oz (20… - a moderate-severity action.

Carbo-O-Philic 40 Cream 40% (Urea) tubes, a) 3 oz (85 g) (NDC 54162-640-03) , b) 7 oz (20… was recalled by Geritrex Corp in December 9, 2015. Reason: Marketed without an Approved NDA/ANDA: FDA has determined that the products are unapproved new drugs and misb…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0390-2016 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Geritrex Corp issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Marketed without an Approved NDA/ANDA: FDA has determined that the products are unapproved new drugs and misb….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
December 9, 2015
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0390-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-0390-2016) was formally reported on December 9, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 27, 2015. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Geritrex Corp is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Mount Vernon, NY. Federal records list the affected scope as 9,948 tubes: 3 oz(8,832), 7 oz(1,116).

The documented reason for this recall is: Marketed without an Approved NDA/ANDA: FDA has determined that the products are unapproved new drugs and misbranded. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

9,948 tubes: 3 oz(8,832), 7 oz(1,116)

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Carbo-O-Philic 40 Cream 40% (Urea) tubes, a) 3 oz (85 g) (NDC 54162-640-03) , b) 7 oz (200 g) (NDC 54162-640-07), Rx Only For topical use only, Distributed by Geritrex Corporation, East Mount Vernon, NY 10550

Reason for recall

Marketed without an Approved NDA/ANDA: FDA has determined that the products are unapproved new drugs and misbranded.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number D-0390-2016
Date reported December 9, 2015
Date initiated October 27, 2015
Recalling firm Geritrex Corp
Firm location Mount Vernon, NY
Affected scope 9,948 tubes: 3 oz(8,832), 7 oz(1,116)
Distribution Nationwide

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Carbo-O-Philic 40 Cream 40% (Urea) tubes, a) 3 oz (85 g) (NDC 54162-640-03) , b) 7 oz (200 g) (NDC 54162-640-07), Rx Only For topical use only, Distributed by Geritrex Corporation, East Mount Vernon, NY 10550. Recalled by Geritrex Corp. Units affected: 9,948 tubes: 3 oz(8,832), 7 oz(1,116).
Why was this product recalled?
Marketed without an Approved NDA/ANDA: FDA has determined that the products are unapproved new drugs and misbranded.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on December 9, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0390-2016.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-0390-2016) against your product. Visit the official FDA Drug website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Drug, reported December 9, 2015. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.