May 2019 FDA Recall Drug by Teligent Pharma, Inc.
D-1391-2019 - Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications

This Class III drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Teligent Pharma, Inc. on May 20, 2019 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-1391-2019

Reason for Recall
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
Initiated
05-20-2019
Reported
06-26-2019
Quantity
9360 tubes

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID About Event ID
Numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event.
82983
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.
Teligent Pharma, 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.
01-27-2025
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment USP, 0.05%* (Augmented), a) 15 gram (NDC 52565-019-15) and b) 50 gram (NDC 52565-019-51) tubed, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharma, Inc. Buena, New Jersey 06310

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# Lot 11852, exp date 08/2020