FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0713-2022

Product

Dexamethasone Elixir, USP 0.5 mg/5 mL, Net: 8 fl oz (237 mL) bottle, Rx only, Manufactured By: Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Morton Grove, IL 60053, NDC 60432-466-08.

Affected lot / code info
Lot #s: UV1004, UV1005, Exp 6/22; UW1014, UW1015, Exp 1/23; UW1084, Exp 7/23

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: higher than permissible levels of unknown impurities were found in the drug product.

Recalling firm

Firm
Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
6451 Main St, Morton Grove, Illinois 60053-2633

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide USA and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2022-02-21
FDA classified
2022-03-21
Posted by FDA
2022-03-09
Terminated
2024-08-06
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0713-2022. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.