Drug recall

fougera BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE LOTION USP, 0.05% (Potency expressed as betamethasone), 60 mL, NDC…

FDA recall event 34259 · Class III · Nycomed US Inc.

Key facts

Event ID 34259
Recall numbers D-101-6, D-102-6, D-103-6, D-104-6, D-105-6, D-106-6
Recalling firm Nycomed US Inc.
Product type Drugs
Products fougera BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE LOTION USP, 0.05% (Potency expressed as betamethasone), 60 mL, NDC 0168-0057-60 --- FOR DERMATOLOGIC USE ONLY NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE, Rx only --- E. FOUGERA & CO. a…, fougera BETAMETHASONE VALERATE LOTION USP, 0.1% (Potency expressed as betamethasone), 60 mL, NDC 0168-0041-60 --- FOR DERMATOLOGIC USE ONLY NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE, Rx only --- E. FOUGERA & CO. a…, fougera CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE TOPICAL SOLUTION USP, 0.05%, 50 mL, NDC 0168-0269-50 --- FOR USE ON THE SCALP FOR DERMATOLOGIC USE ONLY NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE, Rx only --- E. FOUGERA & CO. a division of…, fougera FLUOCINOLONE ACETONIDE TOPICAL SOLUTION USP, 0.01%, 60 mL, NDC 0168-0059-60 --- FOR DERMATOLOGIC USE ONLY NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE, Rx only --- E. FOUGERA & CO. a division of Altana Inc…, fougera TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE LOTION USP, 0.025%, 60 mL, NDC 0168-0336-60 --- FOR DERMATOLOGIC USE NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE, Rx only --- E. FOUGERA & CO. a division of Altana Inc. MELVILLE, NEW YORK… and 1 more
Classification Class III
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Defective Dropper: The dropper plug does not meet specification in that the container/closure component cannot ensure an adequate opening for dispensing the drug product.
Initiation date Dec 15, 2005
Termination date Apr 22, 2008
City Melville
State NY
Country United States
FEI number 2432435

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  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • 10–99 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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