FDA recall record

Akorn Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution USP, 1% (10 mg/mL clindamycin), 60 pledget recall — FDA D-1208-2019

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications; out of specification results observed for other individual impurities

Class IIIclassification
D-1208-2019official record ID
Dec 5, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-1208-2019
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass III
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmAkorn, Inc.
Report dateDec 5, 2018
Recall initiation dateOct 29, 2018
Quantity58,393 jars
LocationDecatur, IL, United States

Official product description

Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution USP, 1% (10 mg/mL clindamycin), 60 pledget applicators per jar, Rx only. Manufactured by Ei LLC 2865 N. Cannon Blvd. Kannapolis, NC 18083. NDC# 61748-0201-60

Why the product was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications; out of specification results observed for other individual impurities

Distribution information

Nationwide USA and Puerto Rico

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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