Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-0510-2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | LEO PHARMA Inc. |
| Report date | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Recall initiation date | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Quantity | 272,062 tubes |
| Location | Madison, NJ, United States |
Official product description
Calcipotriene Cream 0.0005%, packaged in a) 60g tube, (NDC 66993-877-61), b) 120g tube (NDC 66993-877-78), Rx Only, Manufactured by: LEO Pharma Inc., Dublin, Ireland, Manufactured for: Prasco Laboratories, Mason, OH, 45040
Why the product was recalled
Incorrect/Undeclared excipients: inadvertent omission of a drug excipient from the the Authorized Generic label and also a warning regarding contact dermatitis from the brand product labeling not being incorporated into the Authorized Generic labeling.
Distribution information
U.S. Nationwide
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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