Tacrolimus Ointment
FDA Recall NDC 68462-534
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 Tacrolimus (NDC 68462-534). A significant event, classified as Class III, was initiated on Jul 11, 2022 by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., Usa. The reported reason for this action was: "Defective Container: Tube split from side seam"
This recall is currently ONGOING. Healthcare providers and patients are advised to check their inventory immediately against the affected codes provided below.
This recall is currently ONGOING. Healthcare providers and patients are advised to check their inventory immediately against the affected codes provided below.
Reported Recall Events
Class III Ongoing
Defective Container: Tube split from side seam
Jul 11, 2022
Aug 10, 2022
654,756 tubes
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Event ID
90550
Classification
Class III
Enforcement Status
Ongoing
Recalling Firm
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide in the USA
Product Description
Tacrolimus Ointment, 0.1%, For Dermatological Use Only, Not for Ophthalmic Use, Rx Only, a) 30 g tube, NDC 68462-534-35, b) 60 g tube, NDC 68462-534-65, c) 100 g tube, NDC 68462-534-94, Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, Mahwah, NJ 07430, Product of India.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# s: a) 15200058, 15200066, 15200067, Exp 06/2022; 15200075, Exp 07/2022; 15200094, Exp 08/2022; 15200119, 15200120, 15200122, Exp 09/2022; 15200131, 15200132, Exp 10/2022; 15200133, 15200134, 15200136, 15200139, Exp 11/2022; 15210033, 15210035, 15210036, 15210038 Exp 01/2023; 15210092, 15210094, 15210097, 15210099, Exp 03/2023; 15210100, 15210101, 15210104, Exp 04/2023; 15210122, Exp 05/2023; 15210148, 15210149, 15210153, 15210155, 15210157, 15210158, Exp 06/2023; 15210173, 15210174, 15210176, 15210177, 15210178, 15210179, Exp 07/2023; 15210184, 15210186, Exp 08/2023; 15210214, Exp 09/2023; 15210225, 15210226, 15210228, 15210230, 15210231, Exp 10/2023; 15220001, 15220002, Exp 12/2023. b) 15200092, Exp 08/2022; 15200114, 15200115, Exp 09/2022; 15200123, 15200124, Exp 10/2022; 15200142, 15200144, Exp 11/2022; 15210014, 15210015, 15210021, Exp 12/2022; 15210031, Exp 01/2023; 15210055, Exp 02/2023; 15210073, 15210075, Exp 03/2023; 15210117, 15210118, Exp 04/2023; 15210144, 15210147, 15210160, 15210162, Exp 06/2023; 15210171, Exp 07/2023; 15210187, 15210190, 15210191, 15210193, Exp 08/2023; 15210212, Exp 09/2023; 15210244, 15210247, Exp 11/2023; 15220007, Exp 12/2023; 15220019, 15220028, Exp 01/2024; 15220032, 15220034, 15220053, Exp 02/2024; 15220062, 15220064, 15220072, Exp 03/2024. c) 15200065, Exp 06/2022; 15200108, 15200109, Exp 09/2022; 15200125, Exp 10/2022; 15200148, 15200149, 15200150, Exp 11/2022; 15210007, 15210009, 15210012, 15210018, Exp 12/2022; 15210049, Exp 02/2023; 15210076, 15210077, 15210089, Exp 03/2023; 15210112, 15210114, Exp 04/2023; 15210124, 15210125, 15210127, Exp 05/2023; 15210169, 15210170, Exp 07/2023; 15210196, 15210199, Exp 08/2023; 15210204, 15210206, 15210207, 15210210, Exp 09/2023; 15210248, Exp 11/2023; 15220004, 15220013, 15220014, 15220015, Exp 12/2023; 15220025, 15220026, Exp 01/2024.
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
68462-534-35Product
68462-534-65Product
68462-534-94Product
68462-881-35Product
68462-881-65Product
68462-881-94Product
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.
