FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-391-2014

Product

G & W Fluocinolone Acetonide Cream USP 0.025%, a) 15 gm (NDC 0713-0222-15), b) 60 gm (NDC 0713-0222-60 ), Rx Only, Manufactured by: G&W Laboratories, Inc. 111 Coolidge Street, South Plainfield, NJ 07080

Brand name
Fluocinolone Acetonide
Generic name
Fluocinolone Acetonide
Active ingredient
Fluocinolone Acetonide
Route
Topical
NDCs
0713-0223, 0713-0222, 0713-0224
FDA application
ANDA089526
Affected lot / code info
15 gm Lot #: 022211002, 022212001- 022212008, 022212010-022212012, 022212017, 022213001, 022213005, 022213008 60 gm Lot #: 022211002, 022212001- 022212007, 022212009, 022212010, 022212012-022212016, 022212018, 022212019, 022213002.

Why it was recalled

Failed Content Uniformity Specifications; at the 18 month time point.

Recalling firm

Firm
G & W Laboratories Inc
Manufacturer
Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
111 Coolidge St, South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080-3895

Distribution

Quantity
187,368 metal tubes
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-09-30
FDA classified
2013-12-27
Posted by FDA
2014-01-08
Terminated
2014-08-28
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-391-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.