Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class III voluntary initiated by Valeant Pharmaceuticals North Am, originally initiated on 09-20-2013 for the product Acanya (Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide) Gel 1.2% and 2.5%, Net Wt. 3.5 g, Rx Only, Sample - not for sale, CORIA Laboratories, a division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 --- NDC 13548-132-03 The product was recalled due to labeling: incorrect or missing lot and/or exp date: this recall is being carried out due to an incorrect expiration date assigned to a lot of physicians samples.. The product was distributed in United States and the recall is currently terminated.
| Field Name |
Field Value |
| Event ID |
66356 What is the Event ID?
A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes). |
| Recall Number |
D-020-2014 What is the Recall Number?
An alphanumeric designation assigned by FDA to a specific, classified recalled product (used for tracking purposes). |
| Recall Classification |
Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. What is the Recall Classification?
Numerical designation (I, II, or III) that is assigned by FDA to a particular product recall that indicates the relative degree of health hazard. For recalls pending classification, the entry will display as "Not Yet Classified". |
| Distribution Pattern |
United States What is the Distribution Pattern?
General area of initial distribution such as states, countries, or territories. Note that subsequent distribution by the consignees to other parties may not be included. |
| Product Description |
Acanya (Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide) Gel 1.2% and 2.5%, Net Wt. 3.5 g, Rx Only, Sample - not for sale, CORIA Laboratories, a division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 --- NDC 13548-132-03 |
| Reason For Recall |
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: This recall is being carried out due to an incorrect expiration date assigned to a lot of physicians samples. What is the Reason for Recall?
Information describing how the product is defective. |
| Product Quantity |
45,000 tubes Product Quantity
The amount of product subject to recall. |
| Voluntary Mandated |
Voluntary: Firm initiated Voluntary / Mandated
Designates that a recall was initiated voluntarily by a firm on its own volition or after being requested to recall by FDA. “Mandatory” designates that a recall was initiated under a mandatory (statutory) recall authority, a court order, or FDA order. |
| Report Date |
12-04-2013 |
| Recall Initiation Date |
09-20-2013 What is the Recall Initiation Date?
The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall. |
| Termination Date |
03-24-2014 What is the Date Terminated?
The date that FDA terminated the recall. |
| Initial Firm Notification |
Letter Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public
The method(s) by which the firm initially notified the public or their consignees of a recall. |
| Product Type |
Drugs |
| Recalling Firm |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North Am |
| Code Info |
Lot AC27198F6 Code Information
A list of all lot and/or serial numbers, product numbers, expiration dates, sell or use by dates, etc., which appear on the product or its labeling. |
| Status |
Terminated - A recall where FDA has determined that all reasonable efforts have been made to remove or correct the violative product in accordance with the recall strategy, and proper disposition has been made according to the degree of hazard. |
