Calcipotriene Cream
FDA Recall NDC 66993-877

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 Calcipotriene (NDC 66993-877). A significant event, classified as Class II, was initiated on Jan 19, 2017 by Prasco Laboratories. The reported reason for this action was: "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."

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

January 2017 Class II Recall: Incorrect/Undeclared excipients

Recall Number
Class II Terminated
Reason for Recall
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.
Initiated
Jan 19, 2017
Reported
Mar 15, 2017
Quantity
272,062 tubes

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID
76467
Classification
Class II
Enforcement Status
Terminated
Recalling Firm
LEO PHARMA INC
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution Pattern
U.S. Nationwide
Termination Date
Jan 24, 2018
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
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : a) EK8760, Exp 2/17; EL1115, Exp 3/17; EL2358, Exp 4/17; EL6143, Exp 7/17; EM0837, Exp 10/17; EM2088, 12/17; A20899, Exp 5/18; A24492, Exp 6/18; b) EK8764, Exp 2/17; EL6145, Exp 7/17; EM2091, Exp 2/17; A25206, Exp 6/18.
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
66993-877-61Product
66993-877-78Product

About FDA Recall Enforcement Reports

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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.