FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1176-2014

Product

ROYAL PHARMACEUTICALS Derma-Smoothe/FS fluocinolone acetonide 0.01% Topical Oil (Body Oil) 4 fl. oz., Rx only Manufactured by: Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc. for: Royal Pharmaceuticals NDC 68791-101-04

Brand name
Derma-smoothe/fs
Generic name
Fluocinolone Acetonide
Active ingredient
Fluocinolone Acetonide
Route
Topical
NDC
68791-101
FDA application
NDA019452
Affected lot / code info
13E013A exp. 11/14.

Why it was recalled

Subpotent Drug: The active ingredient, fluocinolone acetonide, was found to be subpotent during the firm's routine testing.

Recalling firm

Firm
Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc.
Manufacturer
Royal Pharmaceuticals
Notification channel
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2650 S Mellonville Ave, N/A, Sanford, Florida 32773-9311

Distribution

Quantity
8,734 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-01-31
FDA classified
2014-03-24
Posted by FDA
2014-04-02
Terminated
2015-02-03
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1176-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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