Class II · Moderate risk
Erythromycin Tablets
CGMP Deviations; presence of N-Nitroso-Desmethyl-Erythromycin above the recommended acceptable intake limit
Erythromycin Topical Solution USP
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Defective container: possibility for lack of seal integrity.
Cause type: Packaging defect
Failed child-resistant closures, leaks, cracked containers, or a defective delivery device. Packaging failures risk accidental exposure (especially to children) or product contamination. All packaging defect recalls.
What was recalled
Erythromycin Topical Solution USP, 2%, 60mL bottle, Rx only, Teligent Pharma, Inc. Buena, NJ 08310, NDC 52565-027-59
Affected NDC
52565-0027-59
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Drug: Erythromycin
- Recalling firm
- Teligent Pharma, Inc.
- NDC code
- 52565-027-59
- Origin
- NJ, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0769-2021 · FDA notice
Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall.
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Class II · Moderate risk
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CGMP Deviations:
Class II · Moderate risk
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