FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0211-2018

Product

Gabapentin Oral Solution, 250 mg/5 mL (50 mg/mL) in a 470 mL amber-colored bottle, Rx Only. Manufactured by: Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. Amityville, NY 11701. NDC: 50383-311-47

Affected lot / code info
Batch# 359774; Exp. 09/02/19

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Inadvertent release of a drug product with unapproved active ingredient manufacturer.

Recalling firm

Firm
Akorn Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1925 W Field Ct Ste 300, N/A, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-4862

Distribution

Quantity
4,885 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-12-15
FDA classified
2018-01-08
Posted by FDA
2018-01-17
Terminated
2019-04-10
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0211-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.