US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Jul 27, 2016 (10 years ago)

Desoximetasone Gel USP, 0.05%, packaged in 60 gram aluminum tubes, Rx only, Marketed by…

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

Why it was recalled

Failed impurities/degradation specifications: product was out of specification for unknown impurity at the 9 month stability time point

What was recalled

Desoximetasone Gel USP, 0.05%, packaged in 60 gram aluminum tubes, Rx only, Marketed by: VersaPharm Incorporated Marietta, GA 30062, Manufactured by: Ei LLC Kannapolis, NC 28083, NDC 61748-205-60.

Recalling firm
Akorn, Inc.
NDC code
61748-205-60
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1469-2016

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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