Medications & Supplements/Topical Products

EAI-JR286 INC: Vertra Sunscreen Recalled for Quality and Manufacturing Deficiencies

Agency Publication Date: November 30, 2017

Summary

EAI-JR286 INC is recalling 5,355 tubes of Vertra Elemental Resistance SPF 50+ Sun Protection Cream (Net Wt. 2.8 oz / 80 g) due to manufacturing deviations. The product was manufactured in a way that impacts its quality, specifically failing viscosity tests which can affect how the cream is applied and how it protects the skin. This sunscreen was distributed nationwide in the United States and Puerto Rico. If you have this product, you should contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance regarding its use and safety.

Risk

Manufacturing failures, including improper thickness or consistency (viscosity), can lead to uneven application of the sunscreen. This may result in inadequate UV protection and an increased risk of sunburn or skin damage under sun exposure.

What You Should Do

Check your sunscreen tube and outer carton for Vertra Elemental Resistance SPF 50+ Sun Protection Cream (Net Wt. 2.8 oz / 80 g) with UPC 8 94140 00103 0.
Verify if your product matches Lot Number 60912 with an expiration date of 03/18 (March 2018).
Look for manufacturing batch numbers 511103 (manufactured 11/16/2015) or 609124 (manufactured 09/21/2016) on the packaging.
Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance regarding the use of this product and whether alternative sun protection is needed.
Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund and contact the manufacturer, EAI-JR286 INC, at their Torrance, California location for further instructions.
For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Drug product recall remedy

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund

Affected Products

Product: Vertra Elemental Resistance Sun Protection Cream, SPF 50+ (2.8 oz / 80 g)

UPC Codes:

894140001030

Lot Numbers:

609124 (Exp 03/18)

Batch 511103 (mfg 11/16/2015)

Batch 609124 (mfg 09/21/2016)

Date Ranges: Expiration 03/18

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 78595

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: EAI-JR286 INC

Sold By: Vertra; EAI-JR286

Manufactured In: Australia, United States

Units Affected: 5,355 tubes

Distributed To: Nationwide

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your sunscreen tube and outer carton for Vertra Elemental Resistance SPF 50+ Sun Protection Cream (Net Wt. 2.8 oz / 80 g) with UPC 8 94140 00103 0.

Verify if your product matches Lot Number 60912 with an expiration date of 03/18 (March 2018).

Look for manufacturing batch numbers 511103 (manufactured 11/16/2015) or 609124 (manufactured 09/21/2016) on the packaging.

Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance regarding the use of this product and whether alternative sun protection is needed.

Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund and contact the manufacturer, EAI-JR286 INC, at their Torrance, California location for further instructions.

For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.