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Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Oct 29, 2018 (8 years ago)

Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution USP

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

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications; out of specification results observed for other individual impurities

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

Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution USP, 1% (10 mg/mL clindamycin), 60 pledget applicators per jar, Rx only. Manufactured by Ei LLC 2865 N. Cannon Blvd. Kannapolis, NC 18083. NDC# 61748-0201-60

Affected NDC 61748-0201-60

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Drug: Clindamycin Category: Antibiotic

Recalling firm
Akorn, Inc.
NDC code
61748-0201-60
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1208-2019 · 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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