FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0504-2017

Product

Salicylic Acid Cream, 6%, 400g bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured By Perrigo Yeruham, Israel 80500, Distributed By Perrigo Allegan, MI 49010, NDC 45802-806-01, UPC 3 45802-806-01 7.

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 098840, 098779, Exp.06/18.

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: The API for these products had an out of specification result for an organic impurity.

Recalling firm

Firm
L. Perrigo Company
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
515 Eastern Ave, N/A, Allegan, Michigan 49010-9070

Distribution

Quantity
10,656 units total for both products
Distribution pattern
Nationwide within United States

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-02-13
FDA classified
2017-03-01
Posted by FDA
2017-03-08
Terminated
2017-09-26
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0504-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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