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Hydrocortisone Ointment, USP 2.5%, Net Wt. 20g, Rx Only, Manufactured By Perrigo, Bronx, NY 10457, Distributed by Perrigo, Allegan MI 49010, NDC 45802-014-02

Drug Recall

Official source record

Recall number
D-0817-2018
Event ID
80049
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recalling company
Perrigo New York
Reason for recall
Failed Stability Specifications
Report date
May 23, 2018
Recall initiation date
May 7, 2018
Termination date
December 10, 2018
Distribution pattern
US Nationwide including Puerto Rico.

Drug product identifiers

Manufacturer
Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Brand name
HYDROCORTISONE
Generic name
HYDROCORTISONE
Substance name
HYDROCORTISONE
Product NDCs
45802-004; 45802-014
Package NDCs
45802-004-02; 45802-004-03; 45802-014-02; 45802-014-05
Route
TOPICAL

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Frequently asked questions

What does a Class II mean?

A situation in which use of or exposure to a product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote.

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