PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Erythromycin Pledgets USP, 2%, 60-count jar,Rx only, Manufactured by Ei LLC, Kannapolis, NC 28083, Marketed by VersaPharm Incorporated, Marietta, GA 30062, NDC 61748-202-60 .

Reported: February 18, 2015 Initiated: January 28, 2015 #D-0385-2015

Product Description

Erythromycin Pledgets USP, 2%, 60-count jar,Rx only, Manufactured by Ei LLC, Kannapolis, NC 28083, Marketed by VersaPharm Incorporated, Marietta, GA 30062, NDC 61748-202-60 .

Reason for Recall

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) failed USP microbial tests.

Details

Recalling Firm
Akorn, Inc.
Units Affected
23,449 jars
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
Lake Forest, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Erythromycin Pledgets USP, 2%, 60-count jar,Rx only, Manufactured by Ei LLC, Kannapolis, NC 28083, Marketed by VersaPharm Incorporated, Marietta, GA 30062, NDC 61748-202-60 .. Recalled by Akorn, Inc.. Units affected: 23,449 jars.
Why was this product recalled?
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) failed USP microbial tests.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on February 18, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0385-2015.