Clobetasol Propionate Ointment
FDA Recall NDC 0713-0656

FDA Enforcement Report: View Recall Date, Reasons, and Safety Status

Active & Historical Enforcement Reports

The FDA has identified 1 recorded enforcement report(s) associated with Clobetasol Propionate (NDC 0713-0656). A significant event, classified as Class III, was initiated on Jun 02, 2017 by Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. The reported reason for this action was: "Failed impurities/degradation specifications: This product is being recalled due to out of specification results for Clobetasol Related Compound A, a known impurity which is a degradation product."

This specific recall has a current status of TERMINATED, indicating that the FDA considers the recall process finished or the product successfully recovered.

Reported Recall Events

June 2017 Class III Recall: Failed impurities/degradation specifications

Recall Number
Class III Terminated
Reason for Recall
Failed impurities/degradation specifications: This product is being recalled due to out of specification results for Clobetasol Related Compound A, a known impurity which is a degradation product.
Initiated
Jun 02, 2017
Reported
Jul 12, 2017
Quantity
145284 tubes

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID
77401
Classification
Class III
Enforcement Status
Terminated
Recalling Firm
G & W Laboratories, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide
Termination Date
May 09, 2018
Product Description
G & W Clobetasol Propionate Ointment 0.05%, packaged in a) 15 g tube (NDC 0713-0656-15), b) 30 g tube (NDC 0713-0656-31, c) 45 g tube (NDC 0713-0656-37), d) 60 g tube (NDC 0713-0656-60), Rx Only, Manufactured by G & W Laboratories, Inc. 111 Coolidge Street, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : a) 1001090, Exp 8/ 17; 1002881, Exp 2/18; b) 1001086, Exp 8/ 17; 1001154, Exp 11/ 17; 1001156, Exp 9/17; 1002882, Exp 2/18, 1004564, Exp 7/18; c) 1001155, Exp 9/17; 1004572, Exp 7/18; d) 1001158, Exp 9/17; 1001159, Exp 10/17; 1002884, Exp 4/18
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
0713-0656-15Product
0713-0656-31Product
0713-0656-37Product
0713-0656-60Product

About FDA Recall Enforcement Reports

FDA recall data documents classified recall actions associated with a product. Most recalls are limited to specific lots, batches, or package configurations rather than every unit of a drug.

If a recall is listed for an NDC, review the affected lot information and package details carefully. Patients and healthcare professionals should confirm whether a specific product in hand matches the lot or package information before assuming it is affected.