FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0653-2017

Product

Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Solution USP 0.01% For Topical Use Only, Not for Ophthalmic Use, 60 mL bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for Gavis Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Somerset NJ 08873, Manufactured by Novel Laboratories, Inc. Somerset, NJ 08873, NDC 43386-069-60

Brand name
Fluocinolone Acetonide
Generic name
Fluocinolone Acetonide
Active ingredient
Fluocinolone Acetonide
Route
Topical
NDC
43386-069
FDA application
ANDA206422
Affected lot / code info
Lot # M15496; Exp. 10/17 Lot # M15507; Exp. 12/17

Why it was recalled

Chemical Contamination

Recalling firm

Firm
Novel Laboratories, Inc.
Manufacturer
Lupin Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
390 & 400 Campus Drive, N/A, Somerset, New Jersey 08873-1145

Distribution

Quantity
7,656 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-02-22
FDA classified
2017-04-11
Posted by FDA
2017-04-19
Terminated
2019-08-19
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0653-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.