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Medium RiskFDA Drug
Medications & Supplements/Topical Products

Apipharma Hemopropin and Kapsin Ointments Recalled for Manufacturing Issues

Agency Publication Date: April 18, 2025
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Summary

Apipharma is recalling approximately 9,313 units of Hemopropin Ointment and Kapsin Ointment due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations. Hemopropin Ointment (used for skin protection) and Kapsin Ointment (a topical analgesic) were manufactured in Croatia and distributed in Arizona. The recall involves specific lot numbers of 20g and 60g tubes with expiration dates between 2025 and 2028.

Risk

The ointments were manufactured under conditions that did not meet quality and safety standards, meaning the purity and safety of the products cannot be guaranteed. Using drugs that deviate from manufacturing standards can lead to ineffective treatment or potential exposure to contaminants.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves Hemopropin Ointment (0.7 oz tubes) and Kapsin Ointment (2 oz tubes) manufactured by Apipharma d.o.o. and distributed in Arizona.
  2. Identify affected Hemopropin Ointment by UPC codes 3858882103534 or 3858882101318, and lot numbers A00001 (Exp 2027-12), A00005 (Exp 2027-01), or B00001 (Exp 2028-02).
  3. Identify affected Kapsin Ointment by UPC 3858882101363 and lot numbers 153211 (Exp 2025-04) or 210221 (Exp 2026-05).
  4. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  5. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: Hemopropin Ointment (20g)
Variants: 0.7 oz (20g) tubes
UPC Codes:
3858882103534
3858882101318
Lot Numbers:
A00001 (Exp 2027-12)
A00005 (Exp 2027-01)
B00001 (Exp 2028-02)

Manufactured by Apipharma d.o.o, Croatia; Distributed by Apipharma, LLC, Tempe, AZ

Product: Kapsin Ointment (60g)
Variants: 2 oz (60g) tubes
UPC Codes:
3858882101363
Lot Numbers:
153211 (Exp 2025-04)
210221 (Exp 2026-05)

Manufactured by Apipharma d.o.o, Croatia; Distributed by Apipharma, LLC, Tempe, AZ

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 96601
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Apipharma
Sold By: Apipharma, LLC
Manufactured In: Croatia
Units Affected: 2 products (4,218 boxes; 5,095 cartons)
Distributed To: Arizona

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