FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0839-2020

Product

Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid Otic Solution, USP, 10 mL dropper bottle, Rx only, HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO., INC., Amityville, NY 11701; NDC 50383-901-10.

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 364667, Exp 12/20/2019

Why it was recalled

Subpotent Drug: Low Out of specification (OOS) assay results for the hydrocortisone portion of this product.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
16,078 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-12-16
FDA classified
2020-02-11
Posted by FDA
2020-02-19
Terminated
2022-07-29
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0839-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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