Mckesson Medical-Surgical recalls Hydrocortisone Ointment 2.5% tubes due to temperature abuse during storage. This may affect prescription products with NDC 0168-0146-30.
cGMP deviations: Temperature abuse
Mckesson Medical-Surgical is recalling Hydrocortisone Ointment 2.5% tubes (28.35g) that may have been exposed to improper temperatures. This could cause the product to be ineffective or unsafe for medical use.
The ointment may have been exposed to temperatures outside the recommended range during storage. This could lead to the product becoming ineffective or potentially unsafe for medical use.
Prescription holders of Hydrocortisone Ointment 2.5% tubes with NDC 0168-0146-30. Patients using the ointment for medical conditions are most at risk if the product was stored incorrectly.
Check for the product name 'Hydrocortisone Ointment USP 2.5%', net weight 28.35g (1 oz), and NDC code 0168-0146-30. The product is prescription-only and distributed by Mckesson Medical-Surgical.
Identify the NDC code 0168-0146-30 on the product label to confirm it is part of the recall.
The recall is due to cGMP deviations related to temperature abuse, which may affect the product's effectiveness or safety.
Look for the product name 'Hydrocortisone Ointment USP 2.5%', net weight 28.35g (1 oz), and NDC code 0168-0146-30.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact your healthcare provider for guidance on safe handling.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mckesson Medical-Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1045-2022 — Mckesson Medical-Surgical Mckesson Medical-Surgical Hello, I own a Mckesson Medical-Surgical that is covered by recall D-1045-2022 from Mckesson Medical-Surgical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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