Bactroban Ointment (mupirocin calcium), 2% 22g tube ,Rx only, Manufactured by Glaxo Operations UK Ltd, Harmire Road, Barnard Castle, UK for GlaxoSmithKline PO Box 1217 Zebulon, NC 27597-1217. NDC 0029-1525-44
Reported: September 2, 2015 Initiated: August 13, 2015 #D-1360-2015
Product Description
Bactroban Ointment (mupirocin calcium), 2% 22g tube ,Rx only, Manufactured by Glaxo Operations UK Ltd, Harmire Road, Barnard Castle, UK for GlaxoSmithKline PO Box 1217 Zebulon, NC 27597-1217. NDC 0029-1525-44
Reason for Recall
Penicillin Cross Contamination and Presence of Foreign Substance. Product was contaminated with penicillin and foreign substances during manufacturing process.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
- Units Affected
- 19,520 tubes
- Distribution
- Nationwide and Puerto Rico
- Location
- Zebulon, NC
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Bactroban Ointment (mupirocin calcium), 2% 22g tube ,Rx only, Manufactured by Glaxo Operations UK Ltd, Harmire Road, Barnard Castle, UK for GlaxoSmithKline PO Box 1217 Zebulon, NC 27597-1217. NDC 0029-1525-44. Recalled by GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.. Units affected: 19,520 tubes.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Penicillin Cross Contamination and Presence of Foreign Substance. Product was contaminated with penicillin and foreign substances during manufacturing process.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on September 2, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1360-2015.
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