FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0530-2018

Product

Tretinoin USP for prescription compounding, packaged in a) 5g (NDC 58597-8033-2); 1b) 10g (NDC 58597-8033-3); c) 25g (NDC 58597-8033-4), RX only, packed by American Pharmaceutical Ingredients, LLC 6650 Highland Road, Waterford, MI 48327

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: a) 062615-1, Exp. 06/09/2018; 071816-1, exp. 06/05/2019; b) 043015-1, Exp. 04/01/2018; 062615-1, Exp. 06/09/2018; 071816-1, exp. 06/05/2019; c) 062615-1, Exp. 06/09/2018; 071816-1, Exp. 06/05/2019.

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Lack of stability data and controls to support the manufacturers assigned retest or expiration date in firm's container/closure system.

Recalling firm

Firm
American Pharmaceutical Ingredients LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
6650 Highland Rd Ste 302, N/A, Waterford, Michigan 48327-1665

Distribution

Quantity
2100 g
Distribution pattern
Nationwide within USA.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-02-09
FDA classified
2018-02-22
Posted by FDA
2018-02-28
Terminated
2019-12-02
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0530-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.