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Medications & Supplements/Topical Products

Perrigo New York: Hydrocortisone Ointment 2.5% Recalled for Failed Stability Specifications

Agency Publication Date: May 16, 2018
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Summary

Perrigo New York has recalled 571,632 tubes of Hydrocortisone Ointment, USP 2.5% (20g tubes) due to the product failing stability specifications. This means the medication may not remain effective or maintain its proper chemical properties through its labeled expiration date. This prescription-only skin treatment was distributed nationwide across the United States and Puerto Rico.

Risk

When a drug fails stability testing, the active ingredient may break down or lose its potency, potentially leading to less effective treatment for the skin conditions it was prescribed to address.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your medicine cabinet for 20g tubes of Hydrocortisone Ointment, USP 2.5% with NDC 45802-014-02.
  2. Identify if your product is affected by checking for the following lot numbers and expiration dates: 7AT0283V (exp. 11/18), 7AT0284V (exp. 11/18), 7AT0285V (exp. 11/18), 7FT0460 (exp. 05/19), 7FT0461 (exp. 05/19), 7GT0465 (exp. 06/19), 7GT0466 (exp. 06/19), 7JT0390 (exp. 08/19), 7JT0392 (exp. 08/19), 7KT0588 (exp. 09/19), and 7KT0589 (exp. 09/19).
  3. If you have an affected tube, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance regarding your treatment.
  4. Return any unused product to your pharmacy for a refund and contact the manufacturer, Perrigo, for further instructions.
  5. For additional information or to report a complaint, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Contact healthcare provider and return to pharmacy.

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund

Affected Products

Product: Hydrocortisone Ointment, USP 2.5% (20g)
Model:
NDC 45802-014-02
Recall #: D-0817-2018
Lot Numbers:
7AT0283V (exp. 11/18)
7AT0284V (exp. 11/18)
7AT0285V (exp. 11/18)
7FT0460 (exp. 05/19)
7FT0461 (exp. 05/19)
7GT0465 (exp. 06/19)
7GT0466 (exp. 06/19)
7JT0390 (exp. 08/19)
7JT0392 (exp. 08/19)
7KT0588 (exp. 09/19)
7KT0589 (exp. 09/19)
Date Ranges: exp. 11/18, exp. 05/19, exp. 06/19, exp. 08/19, exp. 09/19

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 80049
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Perrigo New York
Sold By: Pharmacies
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 571,632 tubes
Distributed To: Nationwide

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