Recall Enforment Report D-0727-2022

Recall Details

Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class III voluntary initiated by Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., originally initiated on 02-25-2022 for the product Clotrimazole and Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream USP, 1%/0.05%,15 g tubes, Rx only, Manufactured by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. Haifa Bay, Israel 2624761, Distributed by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. Hawthorne, NY 10532, NDC 51672-4048-1 The product was recalled due to failed content uniformity specifications: out-of-specification result for the betamethasone dipropionate assay of a stability sample. The product was distributed in Product Was Distributed To One Retail Consignee In Ny. and the recall is currently ongoing.

Field Name Field Value
Event ID 89678 What is the Event ID?
A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Number D-0727-2022 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 Product was distributed to one retail consignee in NY. 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 Clotrimazole and Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream USP, 1%/0.05%,15 g tubes, Rx only, Manufactured by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. Haifa Bay, Israel 2624761, Distributed by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. Hawthorne, NY 10532, NDC 51672-4048-1
Reason For Recall Failed Content Uniformity Specifications: Out-of-specification result for the Betamethasone Dipropionate assay of a stability sample What is the Reason for Recall?
Information describing how the product is defective.
Product Quantity 768 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 04-06-2022
Recall Initiation Date 02-25-2022 What is the Recall Initiation Date?
The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of 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 Lot #: AC33883, Exp. Date June 2023 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 51672-4048-1; 51672-4048-6
Status Ongoing

Recalled Products

NDC Proprietary Name Non-Proprietary Name Dosage Form Route Name Company Name Product Type
51672-4048Clotrimazole And Betamethasone Dipropionate Clotrimazole And Betamethasone DipropionateCreamTopicalTaro Pharmaceuticals U.s.a., Inc.Human Prescription Drug