FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-163-2013

Product

Lac-Hydrin (ammonium lactate) Cream, 12%, packaged in a) 280 g (2 x 140 g tubes), NDC 10631-099-28; b) 385 g bottle, NDC 10631-099-38; Rx only, Ranbaxy, Jacksonville, FL 32257 USA.

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: RB91881, Exp 07/14; RB91891, Exp 07/13

Why it was recalled

Crystallization: Recall is due to a non-characteristic gritty/sandy texture to the product which is likely due to some crystallization of the product.

Recalling firm

Firm
Ranbaxy Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
600 College Rd E Ste 2100, Princeton, New Jersey 08540-6636

Distribution

Quantity
6,535 tubes and bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-12-27
FDA classified
2013-02-12
Posted by FDA
2013-02-20
Terminated
2014-04-09
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-163-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.