# FDA recall D-0152-2017

> **Akorn Inc** · Class II · drug recall initiated 2016-11-14.

## Product

Desoximetasone Ointment USP, 0.25%, a) 15 g tubes (NDC 61748-206-15 and b) 60 g tubes (NDC 61748-206-60, Marketed by Versapharm Inc., An Akorn Company, Lake Forest, IL, Manufactured by Hi-Tech, Pharmacal Co, Inc., Amityville, NY

## Reason for recall

Failed Stability Specifications; out-of specification value for homogeneity / phase separation.

## Distribution

Nationwide

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** D-0152-2017
- **Recalling firm:** Akorn Inc
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** drug
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2016-11-14
- **Report date:** 2016-11-30
- **Termination date:** 2019-05-10

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Lake Forest, IL, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0152-2017

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall D-0152-2017. Retrieved 2026-05-26 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/D-0152-2017. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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