Recall Enforment Report D-0676-2017

Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class II voluntary initiated by Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., originally initiated on 03-28-2017 for the product Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream, USP, 100,000 USP nystatin units and 1 mg triamcinolone acetonide, distributed in a) 15 grams (NDC 51672-1263-1), b) 30 grams (NDC 51672-1263-2) and c) 60 grams (NDC 51672-1263-3) tubes, Rx only, TARO label; Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T 1C1 -- Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Inc., Hawthorne, NY 10532 The product was recalled due to failed content uniformity specifications; out-of-specification (oos) results 18-month stability. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Field Name	Field Value
Event ID	76954 What is the Event ID? A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Number	D-0676-2017 What is the Recall Number? An alphanumeric designation assigned by FDA to a specific, classified recalled product (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Classification	Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote 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	Nationwide and Puerto Rico 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	Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream, USP, 100,000 USP nystatin units and 1 mg triamcinolone acetonide, distributed in a) 15 grams (NDC 51672-1263-1), b) 30 grams (NDC 51672-1263-2) and c) 60 grams (NDC 51672-1263-3) tubes, Rx only, TARO label; Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T 1C1 -- Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Inc., Hawthorne, NY 10532
Reason For Recall	Failed Content Uniformity Specifications; out-of-specification (OOS) results 18-month stability What is the Reason for Recall? Information describing how the product is defective.
Product Quantity	278,304 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	04-26-2017
Recall Initiation Date	03-28-2017 What is the Recall Initiation Date? The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall.
Termination Date	06-17-2019 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	Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
Code Info	a) 15 g: Lot B505118501, exp. date January 2018; b) 30 g: Lot B504918500, exp. date January 2018; c) 60 g: Lots: I416616979, exp. date August 2017, I416716979, exp. date August 2017 and D504519119, exp. date March 2018 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.
Recalled NDC Packages	51672-1272-1; 51672-1272-2; 51672-1272-3; 51672-1263-1; 51672-1263-2; 51672-1263-3
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.

Recalled Products