FDA Drug recall D-0152-2017
Desoximetasone Ointment USP, 0.25%, a) 15 g tubes (NDC 61748-206-15 and b) 60 g tubes (NDC 61748-206-60, Marketed by Versapharm Inc., An Ak…
- FDA Drug
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2016-11-30
On 2016-11-30 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Desoximetasone Ointment USP, 0.25%, a) 15 g tubes (NDC 61748-206-15 and b) 60 g tubes (NDC 61748-206-60, Marketed by Versapharm Inc., An Ak… by Akorn, citing failed Stability Specifications; out-of specification value for homogeneity / phase separation.
Read the official FDA Drug notice
| Agency | FDA Drug |
|---|---|
| Recall number | D-0152-2017 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2016-11-14 |
| Published | 2016-11-30 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:51 UTC |
| Company | Akorn |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Desoximetasone Ointment USP, 0.25%, a) 15 g tubes (NDC 61748-206-15 and b) 60 g tubes (NDC 61748-206-60, Marketed by Versapharm Inc., An Akorn Company, Lake Forest, IL, Manufactured by Hi-Tech, Pharmacal Co, Inc., Amityville, NY
Reason
Failed Stability Specifications; out-of specification value for homogeneity / phase separation.
Identifiers
| code_info | Lot #348716 (exp. 12/2017) |
|---|
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:51 UTC. Current status: terminated.
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Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0152-2017%22
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