FDAClass IIINovember 11, 2020

Fluocinonide Ointment USP 0.05% recall: Impurity Out of Spec

Fluocinonide Ointment USP 0.05%, packaged in: a) 15 gm tube, NDC 52565-0040-15, b) 30 gm tube, NDC 52565-0040-30 c) 60 gram tube, NDC 52565-0040-60, Rx only, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharma, Inc., Buena, New Jersey 08310

Why was Fluocinonide Ointment USP 0.05% recalled?

Failed Impurities/Degradation - Out-of-specification results for Fluocinolone Acetonide impurity.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot#: a) 12250, Exp 10/2020; 15039, Exp 1/2022; 15573, Exp 7/2022; b) 12250, Exp 10/2020; 14589, 14848, Exp 12/2021; 15039, Exp 1/2022; 15245, Exp 2/2022; c) 12241, 12249, Exp 10/2020; 14222, Exp 8/2021; 15039, Exp 1/2022; 15037, 15246, Exp 2/2022; 15340, Exp 3/2022; 15387, Exp 4/2022

Product
Fluocinonide Ointment USP 0.05%, packaged in: a) 15 gm tube, NDC 52565-0040-15, b) 30 gm tube, NDC 52565-0040-30 c) 60 gram tube, NDC 52565-0040-60, Rx only, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharma, Inc., Buena, New Jersey 08310
Recalling firm
Teligent Pharma, Inc.
Quantity
36,790 tubes
Distribution
United States Nationwide
Recall date
November 11, 2020
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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