FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0846-2022

Product

Lidocaine Hydrochloride Oral Topical Solution, USP (Viscous) 2%, 100 mL per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. Amityville, NY 11701, NDC 50383-775-04

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 370978, Exp 9/30/2022

Why it was recalled

Failed viscosity specification - product was below specificcation

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
66,744 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide USA and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2022-04-15
FDA classified
2022-05-05
Posted by FDA
2022-05-11
Terminated
2023-09-28
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0846-2022. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.