Medications & Supplements/Topical Products

Glasshouse Clindamycin Phosphate Solution Recalled for Leaking Bottles

Agency Publication Date: August 29, 2023

Summary

Contract Pharmaceuticals Limited Canada is recalling approximately 11,350 bottles of Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution (1%), a prescription antibiotic used for acne. The 60 mL bottles are being recalled because the containers are defective and may experience slow leakage under the cap. No incidents or injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

Risk

The defective caps allow the liquid medication to leak out of the bottle, which may result in a loss of product or potential skin contact with the solution in unintended areas.

What You Should Do

The recalled product is Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution USP, 1%, sold in 60 mL bottles (NDC 71428-003-60) with lot number 118920 and an expiration date of January 2024.
If you have health concerns regarding the use of this medication or the leakage, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Contract Pharmaceuticals Limited Canada for further instructions.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund.

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution USP, 1% (60 mL)by Glasshouse

Variants: Rx only, 1%, 60 mL bottle

Lot Numbers:

118920 (Exp. January 2024)

NDC:

71428-003-60

Recall #: D-1139-2023; Manufactured for Glasshouse Pharmaceuticals Limited Canada.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 92922

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Contract Pharmaceuticals Limited Canada

Sold By: pharmacies

Manufactured In: Canada

Units Affected: 11,350 bottles

Distributed To: Nationwide

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Summary

What You Should Do

The recalled product is Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution USP, 1%, sold in 60 mL bottles (NDC 71428-003-60) with lot number 118920 and an expiration date of January 2024.

If you have health concerns regarding the use of this medication or the leakage, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Contract Pharmaceuticals Limited Canada for further instructions.

Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional information.