July 2016 FDA Recall Drug by Akorn, Inc.
D-1469-2016 - Failed impurities/degradation specifications

This Class III drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Akorn, Inc. on July 27, 2016 for the product Drug. The FDA reported the reason for recall as failed impurities/degradation specifications. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Recall Number: D-1469-2016

Reason for Recall
Failed impurities/degradation specifications: product was out of specification for unknown impurity at the 9 month stability time point
Initiated
07-27-2016
Reported
08-31-2016
Quantity
4,045 units

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID About Event ID
Numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event.
74794
Classification About Classification
Relative degree of health hazard assigned by FDA.
Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
Akorn, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Type About Product Type
Broad category of product being recalled.
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide
Termination Date About Termination Date
Date that FDA officially terminated the recall.
07-21-2017
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Desoximetasone Gel USP, 0.05%, packaged in 60 gram aluminum tubes, Rx only, Marketed by: VersaPharm Incorporated Marietta, GA 30062, Manufactured by: Ei LLC Kannapolis, NC 28083, NDC 61748-205-60.

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# : 1967800, Exp10/2016