FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0995-2015

Product

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM ORAL SUSPENSION, USP,200 mg/ 40 mg per 5mL, CHERRY FLAVOR, 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottles (NDC 50383-0823-16), Rx only, HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO. INC, Amityville, NY 11701

Affected lot / code info
Lot # 623940, Exp. 10/2015; Lot # 624487, Exp. 11/2015; Lot # 624741, Exp. 11/2015; Lot # 625296, Exp. 1/2016

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications: Out of specification for dissolution of sulfamethoxazole.

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
27,648 bottles (16 fl. oz. each)
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-03-17
FDA classified
2015-05-08
Posted by FDA
2015-05-20
Terminated
2017-12-27
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0995-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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