PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

FLUOCINONIDE GEL USP, 0.05%, Rx only, For External Use Only, Not For Ophthalmic Use, a) NET WT 15 gram tubes and b) NET WT 60 grams tubes, E. FOUGERA & CO., A division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc., Melville, New York 11747, NDC 0168-0135-15 (15 g) and NDC 0168-0135-60 (60 g)

Reported: November 19, 2014 Initiated: August 28, 2014 #D-0245-2015

Product Description

FLUOCINONIDE GEL USP, 0.05%, Rx only, For External Use Only, Not For Ophthalmic Use, a) NET WT 15 gram tubes and b) NET WT 60 grams tubes, E. FOUGERA & CO., A division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc., Melville, New York 11747, NDC 0168-0135-15 (15 g) and NDC 0168-0135-60 (60 g)

Reason for Recall

Failed Stability Specifications: The lots of Fluocinonide Gel USP, 0.05% recalled, may not meet the requirements for residual solvents as outlined in USP <467>.

Details

Units Affected
a) 59,622 Tubes; b) 43,178 Tubes
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Location
Melville, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
FLUOCINONIDE GEL USP, 0.05%, Rx only, For External Use Only, Not For Ophthalmic Use, a) NET WT 15 gram tubes and b) NET WT 60 grams tubes, E. FOUGERA & CO., A division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc., Melville, New York 11747, NDC 0168-0135-15 (15 g) and NDC 0168-0135-60 (60 g). Recalled by Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc.. Units affected: a) 59,622 Tubes; b) 43,178 Tubes.
Why was this product recalled?
Failed Stability Specifications: The lots of Fluocinonide Gel USP, 0.05% recalled, may not meet the requirements for residual solvents as outlined in USP <467>.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on November 19, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0245-2015.