FDAClass IIJanuary 30, 2019

Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Solution recall: Impurity Out of Spec

Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Solution, USP, 0.01 %, 60 mL bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, MD 21202…

Why was Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Solution recalled?

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Expansion of October 2018 recall due to elevated out of specification results for total impurities that have been chemically identified as oxidative degradation products of the fluocinolone active pharmaceutical ingredient.

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 #: S700214, Exp Apr-19; S700447, Exp Jun-19; S700787, Exp Oct-19; S701057, Exp Nov-19; S800107, Exp Feb-20; S800266, Exp Mar-20; S800524, Exp May-20; S800791, Exp Jul-20

Product
Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Solution, USP, 0.01 %, 60 mL bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, MD 21202…
Recalling firm
LUPIN SOMERSET
Quantity
24,180 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico
Recall date
January 30, 2019
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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