CLASS III Drug recall · Reported 15 Jul 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Maximum Strength Analgesic Thera-Gesic Pain Relieving Creme recalled
BioComp Pharma is recalling Maximum Strength Analgesic Thera-Gesic Pain Relieving Creme Relief from: Joint and Muscle, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 6 Jul 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-1233-2015
- FDA event ID
- 71576
- Recalling firm
- BioComp Pharma, San Antonio, TX
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 6 Jul 2015
- FDA classified
- 9 Jul 2015
- Reported
- 15 Jul 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Potency & Assay
Timeline
| 6 Jul 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 9 Jul 2015 | Classified by FDA | +3 days |
| 15 Jul 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Subpotent Drug: menthol and methyl salicylate below specification
Potency and specification recalls happen when a batch tests outside its approved limits for strength, purity or dissolution, which can mean the dose delivered is higher or lower than labelled.
Product as listed by the FDA
Maximum Strength Analgesic Thera-Gesic Pain Relieving Creme Relief from: Joint and Muscle Soreness, Arthritis, Back Aches; 1/8 Oz Sachet, OTC, Manufactured for Mission Pharmacal Company 10999 IH 10 West, Suite 1000 San Antonio, TX 78230 by Mission Pharmacal Company 38505 IH 10 West Boerne, TX 78006. NDC 0178-0320-12
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Is Maximum Strength Analgesic Thera-Gesic Pain Relieving Creme Relief from: Joint and Muscle recalled?
Yes. BioComp Pharma recalled Maximum Strength Analgesic Thera-Gesic Pain Relieving Creme Relief from: Joint and Muscle on 6 Jul 2015. The recall is Class III and its status is Terminated. Recall number D-1233-2015.
Why was it recalled?
Subpotent Drug: menthol and methyl salicylate below specification
Which lots are affected?
Lot #: 4D040, Exp 4/2016
Where was it sold?
Nationwide
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.