FDAClass IIJuly 27, 2016

Bactroban Ointment recall: Contamination

Bactroban Ointment, (Mupirocin Ointment 2%), 22 gram tube, Rx only, GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, Made in England, NDC 0029-1525-44,

Why was Bactroban Ointment recalled?

Penicillin Cross Contamination

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 #: C715275, Exp. Aug 2016.

Product
Bactroban Ointment, (Mupirocin Ointment 2%), 22 gram tube, Rx only, GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, Made in England, NDC 0029-1525-44,
Recalling firm
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC
Quantity
18,000 tubes
Distribution
Nationwide and PR.
Recall date
July 27, 2016
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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