US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Jan 28, 2015 (12 years ago)

Erythromycin Pledgets USP, 2%, 60-count jar,Rx only, Manufactured by Ei LLC, Kannapolis…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) failed USP microbial tests.

What was recalled

Erythromycin Pledgets USP, 2%, 60-count jar,Rx only, Manufactured by Ei LLC, Kannapolis, NC 28083, Marketed by VersaPharm Incorporated, Marietta, GA 30062, NDC 61748-202-60 .

Recalling firm
Akorn, Inc.
NDC code
61748-202-60
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0385-2015

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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