Medications & Supplements/Topical Products

Teligent Pharma, Inc.: Erythromycin Topical Solution Recalled for Defective Container Seals

Agency Publication Date: August 25, 2021

Summary

Teligent Pharma, Inc. is recalling 7,488 bottles of Erythromycin Topical Solution USP, 2% (60mL), a prescription medication used to treat skin conditions. The recall was initiated because the containers may be defective, which could lead to a lack of seal integrity for the bottle. Consumers who have this medication should check their bottle's lot number and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance regarding the continued use of the product.

Risk

A compromised seal on the medication bottle can lead to product leakage, evaporation, or potential contamination of the solution, which may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment or cause skin irritation.

What You Should Do

Check your medication bottle for Erythromycin Topical Solution USP, 2%, 60mL with NDC 52565-027-59.
Verify if your bottle belongs to Lot 14892 with an expiration date of 1/2022.
Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist immediately for guidance on whether to continue using the medication or to obtain a replacement.
Return any unused portion of the affected medication to the pharmacy where it was purchased for a refund.
Contact Teligent Pharma, Inc. at their Buena, NJ location if you have further questions regarding this recall.
For additional information, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Healthcare provider consultation and pharmacy refund

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

Affected Products

Product: Erythromycin Topical Solution USP, 2% (60mL bottle)

Model:

NDC 52565-027-59

Lot Numbers:

14892 (Exp 1/2022)

Date Ranges: Exp 1/2022

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 88377

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Teligent Pharma, Inc.

Sold By: pharmacies

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 7488 bottles

Distributed To: Nationwide

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your medication bottle for Erythromycin Topical Solution USP, 2%, 60mL with NDC 52565-027-59.

Verify if your bottle belongs to Lot 14892 with an expiration date of 1/2022.

Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist immediately for guidance on whether to continue using the medication or to obtain a replacement.

Return any unused portion of the affected medication to the pharmacy where it was purchased for a refund.

Contact Teligent Pharma, Inc. at their Buena, NJ location if you have further questions regarding this recall.

For additional information, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.