# FDA recall D-1469-2016

> **Akorn, Inc.** · Class III · drug recall initiated 2016-07-27.

## Product

Desoximetasone Gel USP, 0.05%, packaged in 60 gram aluminum tubes, Rx only,  Marketed by: VersaPharm Incorporated Marietta, GA 30062, Manufactured by: Ei LLC Kannapolis, NC 28083, NDC 61748-205-60.

## Reason for recall

Failed impurities/degradation specifications: product was out of specification for unknown impurity at the 9 month stability time point

## Distribution

Nationwide

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** D-1469-2016
- **Recalling firm:** Akorn, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class III
- **Product type:** drug
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2016-07-27
- **Report date:** 2016-08-31
- **Termination date:** 2017-07-21

- **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-1469-2016

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall D-1469-2016. Retrieved 2026-05-26 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/D-1469-2016. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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