US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Feb 28, 2017 (10 years ago)

Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution USP, 1%, packaged in a) 30 mL applicator bottles…

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: an expired active ingredient was used in the manufacture of these recalled lots.

What was recalled

Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution USP, 1%, packaged in a) 30 mL applicator bottles (NDC 0472-0987-91) and b) 60 mL applicator bottles (NDC 0472-0987-92), Rx Only, Manufactured by: G&W Laboratories, Inc., 111 Coolidge Street, South Plainfield, NJ 07080; Distributed by: Actavis Mid Atlantic LLC, 1877 Kawai Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092.

Recalling firm
G & W Laboratories, Inc.
NDC code
0472-0987-91
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0519-2017

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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