FDA recall record

Akorn Desoximetasone Ointment USP, 0.25%, a) 15 g tubes (NDC 61748-206-15 and b) 60 g tubes recall — FDA D-0152-2017

Failed Stability Specifications; out-of specification value for homogeneity / phase separation.

Class IIclassification
D-0152-2017official record ID
Nov 30, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-0152-2017
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmAkorn Inc.
Report dateNov 30, 2016
Recall initiation dateNov 14, 2016
Quantitya) 62 tubes and b) 91 tubes
LocationLake Forest, IL, United States

Official product description

Desoximetasone Ointment USP, 0.25%, a) 15 g tubes (NDC 61748-206-15 and b) 60 g tubes (NDC 61748-206-60, Marketed by Versapharm Inc., An Akorn Company, Lake Forest, IL, Manufactured by Hi-Tech, Pharmacal Co, Inc., Amityville, NY

Why the product was recalled

Failed Stability Specifications; out-of specification value for homogeneity / phase separation.

Distribution information

Nationwide

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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