CLASS III Drug recall · Reported 4 Dec 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Acanya (Clindamycin Phosphate recalled by Valeant Pharmaceuticals North
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North Am is recalling Acanya (Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide) Gel 1.2% and 2.5%. The recall was initiated on 20 Sep 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-020-2014
- FDA event ID
- 66356
- Recalling firm
- Valeant Pharmaceuticals North Am, Bridgewater, NJ
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 20 Sep 2013
- FDA classified
- 26 Nov 2013
- Reported
- 4 Dec 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Drug class
- Antibiotics
Timeline
| 20 Sep 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 26 Nov 2013 | Classified by FDA | +67 days |
| 4 Dec 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: This recall is being carried out due to an incorrect expiration date assigned to a lot of physicians samples.
Product as listed by the FDA
Acanya (Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide) Gel 1.2% and 2.5%, Net Wt. 3.5 g, Rx Only, Sample - not for sale, CORIA Laboratories, a division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 --- NDC 13548-132-03
Where it was distributed
United States
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: This recall is being carried out due to an incorrect expiration date assigned to a lot of physicians samples.
Which lots are affected?
Lot AC27198F6
Where was it sold?
United States
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
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