Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: Lack of stability data and controls to support the manufacturers assigned retest or expiration date in firm's container/closure system.
Product description
Tretinoin USP for prescription compounding, packaged in a) 5g (NDC 58597-8033-2); 1b) 10g (NDC 58597-8033-3); c) 25g (NDC 58597-8033-4), RX only, packed by American Pharmaceutical Ingredients, LLC 6650 Highland Road, Waterford, MI 48327
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot #: a) 062615-1, Exp. 06/09/2018; 071816-1, exp. 06/05/2019; b) 043015-1, Exp. 04/01/2018; 062615-1, Exp. 06/09/2018; 071816-1, exp. 06/05/2019; c) 062615-1, Exp. 06/09/2018; 071816-1, Exp. 06/05/2019.
Where it was sold
Nationwide within USA.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
- Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
- If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
- Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0530-2018
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Feb 9, 2018
- FDA report date
- Feb 28, 2018
- Quantity
- 2100 g
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- American Pharmaceutical Ingredients LLC
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0530-2018, exactly as published.
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- City
- Waterford
- State
- MI
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 79149
- Address
- 6650 Highland Rd Ste 302
- Code information
- Lot #: a) 062615-1, Exp. 06/09/2018; 071816-1, exp. 06/05/2019; b) 043015-1, Exp. 04/01/2018; 062615-1, Exp. 06/09/2018; 071816-1, exp. 06/05/2019; c) 062615-1, Exp. 06/09/2018; 071816-1, Exp. 06/05/2019.
- Postal code
- 48327-1665
- Report date
- Feb 28, 2018
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-0530-2018
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- American Pharmaceutical Ingredients LLC
- Product quantity
- 2100 g
- Termination date
- Dec 2, 2019
- Reason for recall
- CGMP Deviations: Lack of stability data and controls to support the manufacturers assigned retest or expiration date in firm's container/closure system.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Tretinoin USP for prescription compounding, packaged in a) 5g (NDC 58597-8033-2); 1b) 10g (NDC 58597-8033-3); c) 25g (NDC 58597-8033-4), RX only, packed by American Pharmaceutical Ingredients, LLC 6650 Highland Road, Waterford, MI 48327
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide within USA.
- Recall initiation date
- Feb 9, 2018
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Feb 22, 2018