FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1426-2012

Product

Erythromycin Topical Solution USP, 2%, 60 mL bottle with applicator, Rx only. E. FOUGERA & CO., A division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Melville, New York 11747, NDC 0168-0215-60, UPC 3 0168-0215-60 0.

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 418N, Exp 06/13

Why it was recalled

Chemical Contamination: This product is being recalled because trace amounts of a plasticizer (Di-Octyl Phthalate) may be present in the product.

Recalling firm

Firm
Fougera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
55 Cantiague Rock Road, Hicksville, New York 11801-1126

Distribution

Quantity
444 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-06-07
FDA classified
2012-07-25
Posted by FDA
2012-08-01
Terminated
2015-11-30
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1426-2012. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.