FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0434-2017

Product

Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5%, 45 g tubes, Rx Only, Manufactured by Perrigo, Yeruham, Israel, Distributed by Perrigo, Allegan, MI --- NDC 45802-736-84, UPC 345802736840

Brand name
Clindamycin Phosphate And Benzoyl Peroxide
Generic name
Clindamycin, Benzoyl Peroxide
Active ingredients
Benzoyl Peroxide, Clindamycin Phosphate
Route
Topical
NDC
45802-736
FDA application
ANDA090979
Affected lot / code info
080806 (exp 12/16) 080844 ( exp 12/16) 080963 (exp 12/16) 080999 ( exp 12/16) 0841 09 ( exp 03/17 084197 ( exp 03/17) 091 090 ( exp 1 0/17) 092319 (exp 11/17) 092399 ( exp 12/17) 092440 ( exp 12/17)

Why it was recalled

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product; small number of tubes may include the presence of mold on the cap

Recalling firm

Firm
L. Perrigo Company
Manufacturer
Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
515 Eastern Ave, Allegan, Michigan 49010-9070

Distribution

Quantity
162,534 tubes
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-12-28
FDA classified
2017-01-17
Posted by FDA
2017-01-25
Terminated
2017-08-22
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0434-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.