FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0405-2015

Product

Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray, USP, 50 mcg per spray, in amber glass bottle with net fill weight of 16 g that provides 120 actuations, Rx only, Manufactured by HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO., INC. Amityville, NY 11701 for Akorn Inc. 1925 W. Field Court, Suite 300 Lake Forest Illinois, 60045. NDC 50383-700-16.

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 631639, Exp 01/2017.

Why it was recalled

Failed Stability Specifications: Out of specification for preservative, benazalkonium chloride.

Recalling firm

Firm
Akorn, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1925 W. Field Court, Suite 300, N/A, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

Distribution

Quantity
44,448 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-02-27
FDA classified
2015-03-05
Posted by FDA
2015-03-11
Terminated
2017-11-30
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0405-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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