FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0637-2021

Product

DermOtic Oil (fluocinolone acetonide oil) 0.01% Ear Drops 20 mL bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc. Sanford, FL 32773 for: Royal Pharmaceuticals Manasquan, NJ 08736, NDC 68791-103-20

Brand name
Dermotic
Generic name
Fluocinolone Acetonide
Active ingredient
Fluocinolone Acetonide
Route
Auricular (otic)
NDC
68791-103
FDA application
NDA019452
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 19K036D, 19L039E Exp. 05/21; 20A001E, 20A003D, 20A003E, Exp. 07/21; 20C013G Exp. 09/21; 20E025F, 20E025G, 20E025H Exp. 12/21; 20H041D, 20H041F Exp. 02/22; 20J043E Exp. 03/22; 20K050F Exp. 04/22; 20L055E Exp. 06/22; 21C015E, 21C018E Exp. 09/22

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Substance: Potential for broken glass within the glass pipette of the dropper.

Recalling firm

Firm
Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc.
Manufacturer
Royal Pharmaceuticals
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2650 S Mellonville Ave, N/A, Sanford, Florida 32773-9311

Distribution

Quantity
34,561 bottles for sale; 773 bottles for samples
Distribution pattern
Nationwide within the United States

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-05-21
FDA classified
2021-06-23
Posted by FDA
2021-06-30
Terminated
2022-09-28
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0637-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Dermotic · FDA Drug Recalls