FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0385-2015

Product

Erythromycin Pledgets USP, 2%, 60-count jar,Rx only, Manufactured by Ei LLC, Kannapolis, NC 28083, Marketed by VersaPharm Incorporated, Marietta, GA 30062, NDC 61748-202-60 .

Affected lot / code info
Lot # 1446800; Exp. 03/15 Lot # 1538100; Exp. 05/15 Lot # 1538101; Exp. 05/15 Lot # 1538200; Exp. 06/15 Lot # 1608200; Exp. 08/15

Why it was recalled

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) failed USP microbial tests.

Recalling firm

Firm
Akorn, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1925 W. Field Court, Suite 300, N/A, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

Distribution

Quantity
23,449 jars
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-01-28
FDA classified
2015-02-10
Posted by FDA
2015-02-18
Terminated
2017-11-30
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0385-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.