Class II · Moderate risk
Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP
Failed content uniformity specifications.
Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: presence of R. Pickettii bacteria
Cause type: Microbial contamination
Bacteria, mold, yeast or other microorganisms detected in the product. Contamination can occur from water systems, equipment or handling, and can cause infection. All microbial contamination recalls.
What was recalled
Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP, 0.05%, 60g tubes, Rx only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Haifa Bay, Israel 2624761, Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Hawthorne, NY 10532. NDC 51672-1259-3
Affected NDC
51672-1259-03
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Drug: Clobetasol
Product details
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clobetasol Propionate NDC 51672-1259 |
.5 mg/g | Ointment Topical |
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. | Rx |
- Recalling firm
- Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
- NDC code
- 51672-1259-3
- Origin
- NY, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0375-2022 · FDA notice
Treat this as urgent. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious harm. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches the recalled lots, do not take another dose before you have spoken to your pharmacist or prescriber - today, not next week. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.
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Class II · Moderate risk
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Class II · Moderate risk
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CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.
Class II · Moderate risk
Clobetasol Propionate Cream
CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.
Class III · Low risk
Clobetasol propionate Cream USP
Subpotent Drug: Low assay result observed during long-term stability testing.
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