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Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Mar 9, 2018 (9 years ago)

Triamcinolone Acetonide Lotion

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: High out of specification results for an impurity.

Cause type: Impurity / degradation

An impurity or degradation product above its limit - other than nitrosamines. Unexpected substances in a batch can make it unsafe or less effective, even when the active ingredient is present. All impurity / degradation recalls.

What was recalled

Triamcinolone Acetonide Lotion, USP 0.1%, 60 mL bottle, Rx Only, Marketed by: VersaPharm Incorporated, Marietta, GA 30062; Manufactured by: Ei LLC, Kannapolis, NC 28083, NDC 61748-220-60.

Affected NDC 61748-0220-60

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Drug: Triamcinolone

Recalling firm
Akorn, Inc.
NDC code
61748-220-60
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0617-2018 · FDA notice

Low risk, still worth a check. Class III means the product is unlikely to cause harm but breaks an FDA rule (often labeling). If your lot matches, your pharmacy will normally swap it; there is no need for alarm. 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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