FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0089-2024

Product

Hydrocortisone 1% and Acetic Acid 2% Otic Solution USP, 10ml dropper bottle, RX Only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. Brampton, Ontario, Canada LGT 1C, Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. Hawthorne, NY 10532. NDC 51672-3007-1

Brand name
Hydrocortisone And Acetic Acid
Generic name
Hydrocortisone And Acetic Acid
Active ingredients
Acetic Acid, Hydrocortisone
Route
Auricular (otic)
NDC
51672-3007
FDA application
ANDA088759
Affected lot / code info
Lot# AC86809, AC86812, Exp Date: 01/31/2024

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications:Out-of-Specification result for Hydrocortisone related impurity and slightly lower than the established level of the Hydrocortisone Assay obtained during stability testing.

Recalling firm

Firm
Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
130 East Dr, Brampton, N/A, Canada

Distribution

Quantity
11,196 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2023-11-06
FDA classified
2023-11-06
Posted by FDA
2023-11-15
Terminated
2024-08-27
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0089-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.