FDA Drug recall D-1469-2016
Desoximetasone Gel USP, 0.05%, packaged in 60 gram aluminum tubes, Rx only, Marketed by: VersaPharm Incorporated Marietta, GA 30062, Manufa…
- FDA Drug
- Class III
- terminated
- Published 2016-08-31
On 2016-08-31 the FDA classified a Class III recall of Desoximetasone Gel USP, 0.05%, packaged in 60 gram aluminum tubes, Rx only, Marketed by: VersaPharm Incorporated Marietta, GA 30062, Manufa… by Akorn, citing failed impurities/degradation specifications: product was out of specification for unknown impurity at the 9 month stability time point.
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| Agency | FDA Drug |
|---|---|
| Recall number | D-1469-2016 |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2016-07-27 |
| Published | 2016-08-31 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:51 UTC |
| Company | Akorn |
| Distribution | US |
Product
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.
Reason
Failed impurities/degradation specifications: product was out of specification for unknown impurity at the 9 month stability time point
Identifiers
| code_info | Lot#: 1967800, Exp10/2016 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:51 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1469-2016%22
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